http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/27/leonard-nimoy-dead-star-trek-spock-dies-heart-lung-smoking/
Leonard Nimoy, who famously played Dr. Spock, died at home Friday morning in Bel Air... after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The "Stark Trek" star announced last year that he was battling the disease and atrributed it to years and years of smoking. He had given up the habit 30 years ago.
TMZ broke the story ... Nimoy checked into UCLA Medical Center last week for intense chest pains -- but was eventually released.
Nimoy started playing Mr. Spock in 1966 ... and continued in the role through several movies -- including the most reboot in 2013.
He was 83.
Leonard Nimoy, who famously played Dr. Spock, died at home Friday morning in Bel Air... after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The "Stark Trek" star announced last year that he was battling the disease and atrributed it to years and years of smoking. He had given up the habit 30 years ago.
TMZ broke the story ... Nimoy checked into UCLA Medical Center last week for intense chest pains -- but was eventually released.
Nimoy started playing Mr. Spock in 1966 ... and continued in the role through several movies -- including the most reboot in 2013.
He was 83.








