Leonard Nimoy dies at 83

With Zachary Quinto, the new Spock, in 2014 Getty

In “Star Trek: Into Darkness” in 2013 © Paramount Pictures courtesy of Everett Collection

With wife Susan Bay at the premiere of “Star Trek: Into Darkness” in 2013 Getty

Signing autographs for fans in 2013 Getty

In “Brave New World” in 1998 © USA Network courtesy of Everett Collection

With Sir Patrick Stewart in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” in 1991 © Paramount Television courtesy of Everett Collection

In “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country” in 1991 © Paramount Pictures courtesy of Everett Collection

Directing “Funny About Love” in 1990 ©Paramount Pictures courtesy of Everett Collection

In “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier” in 1989 © Paramount Pictures courtesy of Everett Collection

Directing “Three Men and a Baby” in 1987 © Buena Vista Pictures courtesy of Everett Collection

In “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” with William Shatner in 1986 ©Paramount Pictures courtesy of Everett Collection

In “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” in 1986 © Paramount Pictures courtesy of Everett Collection

In “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock” in 1984 © Paramount Pictures courtesy of Everett Collection

In “Marco Polo” in 1982 © NBC courtesy of Everett Collection

In “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” in 1982 © Paramount Pictures courtesy of Everett Collection

With William Shatner in “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” in 1982 © Paramount Pictures courtesy of Everett Collection

Hosting “In Search Of …” in 1980 © Universal Television courtesy of Everett Collection

In “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” 1979 Getty

In “Catlow” in 1971 Courtesy of Everett Collection

Outside the Paramount Studios where “Star Trek” was filmed from 1966 to 1969 © Paramount Television courtesy of Everett Collection

In “Kid Monk Baroni” with Mona Knox in 1952 Courtesy of Everett Collection