Leonard Nimoy Dead: 'Star Trek,' 'Fringe' Actor Dies at 83, Twitter Fans Offer #RIP Condolences To Mr. Spock [WATCH]

Faithful to the sci-fi genre and loyal to the fans who made him a legend, Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy has passed way at the age of 83. Twitter fans went straight to the social media site to express their #RIP condolences to the Fringe actor who played their favorite character, Mr. Spock.

According to The New York Times, the iconic Star Trek actor died at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. Recently hospitalized earlier in the week, his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his death, which was due to end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.The Star Trek: Into Darkness actor attributed to the disease to his previous years of smoking.

On his official Twitter account, the 3 Men and a Baby director sent out his last tweets and shared beautiful words from poetry.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. actor tweets, "I will be sharing my poetry. Today's is, "You and I have Learned," which is in my book, These Words Are for You. LLAP"

Nimoy continues, "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP"

Twitter offered these #RIP condolences here:

@BluesHarpHawk tweets, "I have been, and forever shall be, your fan. #Spock #RIPSpock #LeonardNimoy #RIPLeonardNimoy"

@RichieKester states, "Sad to hear about Leonard Nimoy. Grew up watching Star Trek almost daily! Mr Spock, one of the greats!"

@joemarleau adds, "RIP Spock, you lived long and prospered #LeonardNimoy"

@Charvettebey mentions, "RIP Leonard Nimoy, forever Mr.Spock of StarTrek & Mad Scientist Dr William Bell of #Fringe, fans are mourning today! #LLAP"

@ambisitham writes, "I grew up on Star Trek and Spock was one of my fave characters," and shared this snapshot on her Instagram account.

Leonard Nimoy has passed away, but he will surely not be forgotten as Captain Spock.

Readers, what are your favorite Spock moments from the show?