Metal Celebrities React to the Death of Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy, best known as the director of the movie where Patricia Arquette marries a little boy for his role as “Spock” in the Star Trek franchise, has passed away at age 83. Unsurprisingly, Nimoy’s work make a big impact on the metal community. Below, read reactions from some of the more prominent metal mourners… we’ll continue to update it as more come in:

HERO. RIP. Leonard Nimoy, Spock of ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 83 – http://t.co/cdHm7h9dfZ http://t.co/iAVM2qpSPK

— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) February 27, 2015

RIP my uncle today. Also Leonard Nimoy.

— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) February 27, 2015

Sad news. Rest in peace, Spock. #leonardnimoy http://t.co/wLCbCE5xee

— In Flames (@InFlames_SWE) February 27, 2015

Mr. Spock, you will be missed..but your ideology will live on….LIVE LONG AND PROSPER! http://t.co/WBGJh1dhwj

— DARKEST HOUR (@darkesthourrock) February 27, 2015

A Devastating Day for Star Trek & Sci-Fi fans. Leonard Nimoy Rest In Peace Actor. Director. Photographer. Writer. Vulcan. Best. Alien. EVER.

— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) February 27, 2015

RIP Mr. Spock

— Sick Of It All (@SOIANYC) February 27, 2015

so bummed to hear about leonard nimoys passing. he was a great actor and also an incredible fine art photographer. i was fortunate enough..

— jeremy saffer (@jeremysaffer) February 27, 2015

Thank you @TheRealNimoy for all the art you gave us. You did LLAP – the world will miss you ❤️ #OTEP

— ☆ OTEP SHAMAYA ☆ (@otepofficial) February 27, 2015

Ugh! I’ve been watching classic Trek for the last few months. I’ve been witnessing to folks about how great going back to it is. Thanks for all the logic. #LLAP

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RIP Leonard Nimoy #LiveLongAndProsper

— Zeu⚡⚡ (@zeuss1) February 27, 2015

Jam some death metal today in honor of the late Leonard Nimoy. RIP Do you believe in reason? http://t.co/MjYBgNYCGx

— Abiotic (@AbioticFL) February 27, 2015

LLAP

— Mark Hunter (@chimairamark) February 27, 2015

Live long and prosper.

— Twitching Tongues (@twtchngtongues) February 27, 2015

Spock’s Funeral SCENE – Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan MOVIE (1982) – HD: http://t.co/FGeQzztsKe via @YouTube

— MR. SOFTSHRED (@hughmyrone) February 27, 2015

Live long and prosper, Mr. Nimoy. You will be missed.