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Leonard Nimoy and Susan Bay Nimoy

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Nimoy wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his death, saying he ultimately succumbed to end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to Huffington Post Canada. Nimoy himself thought the disease was brought on by his smoking habit, which he had quit roughly 30 years ago. Entry Text Legendary sci-fi actor Leonard Nimoy, who famously played the Vulcan Spock on TV and in the movie versions of "Star Trek," has passed away at the age of 83. On February 25, Nimoy was hospitalized for severe chest pains. His last tweet was reflective of Nimoy personality — one of hopefulness and inspiration: A life is like a garden. Nimoy died Friday of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at his Los Angeles home, with family at his side, said his son, Adam Nimoy. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.