William Shatner took some flak for not attending his Star Trek co-star Leonard Nimoy’s funeral. He had already made a commitment to do a charity benefit and could not do both events though.
He took to Twitter today to reminisce with fans about Nimoy’s life and it became a sort of online memorial service. Their off-screen friendship seems to have been very similar to the relationship between Captain Kirk and Mister Spock. Maybe that’s why Star Trek has resonated with so many fans for so long.
I asked if you all would be interested in celebrating Leonard's life today. Why don't we reconvene at noon ET/ 9am PT and begin.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
@WilliamShatner great pic.twitter.com/wpgJmkW2DX
— dr doug schwartz (@drdougschwartz) March 1, 2015
He was tall, lanky and sometimes a bit too serious. #LeonardNimoy
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/KeithBugg9411/status/572080462975221760
We worked together previous to Star Trek, first impressions: nice guy, a real professional, took the job/role seriously. #LeonardNimoy
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
@WilliamShatner The Man From U.N.C.L.E.! With Werner Klemperer!
— Dave Amiott (@DaveAmiott) March 1, 2015
You all know the bike story, I still get emails from fans asking if I still have the bike. #LeonardNimoy
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
Just for the record; I do not have the bike (though I wish I did) #LeonardNimoy
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@nickwilli131: @WilliamShatner what was your favorite memory of Mr. Nimoy? #LeonardNimoy” Every moment I spent with him.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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“@Craabpot: @WilliamShatner What was he like when off the set? #LeonardNimoy” Intelligent, insightful, just a precious gem of a man.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@pasutcliffe: What life lessons did you learn from each other? #LeonardNimoy” I learned to be more serious I think he learned to be less.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
He took the role of Spock very seriously and I would try and get him to crack a smile while in his persona. It was hard to do. #LeonardNimoy
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/musiceisenhardt/status/572083931442483201
“@jeanyreeny: @WilliamShatner what's the coolest thing he gave you that you've kept? #LeonardNimoy” His love and friendship.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@hipmum29: @WilliamShatner What charity or cause was closest to #LeonardNimoy 's heart?” Leonard supported the arts.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@Silver1903: @WilliamShatner what made you laugh about him? #LeonardNimoy” His seriousness
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@lordofthecosmos: @WilliamShatner What was your favorite #LeonardNimoy album / song?” Not Bilbo Baggins ?
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
Oh, come on, Bill! How can you say that?
“@sketchcards: @WilliamShatner — did #LeonardNimoy ever squirrel away any show props?” His ear tips; maybe a belt buckle
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
@WilliamShatner OH MY GOD HE STOLETHE EARS THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER IM SMILING SO HARD RN
— la fugitive (@frenchjolrass) March 1, 2015
“@_Peccavimus: @WilliamShatner What's the best thing he's ever said to you? #LeonardNimoy” I love you.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@Iron_Avenger: @WilliamShatner At what point did you realize you would both be good friends? #LeonardNimoy” Early into Star Trek
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@DavidJBradley1: @WilliamShatner who was the biggest on set Diva? You, #LeonardNimoy or DeForest Kelley?” Depended on the day. Mostly Me!
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@boris_Hameron: @WilliamShatner how was it ti film with the whales? #LeonardNimoy” He almost drown in that terry cloth robe he wore.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@BrentMcA: @WilliamShatner What can we do in honor of #LeonardNimoy ?” Remember him and his work.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@ithildin_lass: @WilliamShatner I imagine this conversation must be very emotional for you. ❤ #LeonardNimoy” It's healing
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015