Following the death of Leonard Nimoy, the 83 year old actor best known as Star Trek's Spock, Barack Obama has released a touching statement of the impact Nimoy and his character had on his life.
"Long before being nerdy was cool, there was Leonard Nimoy," Barack begins. "Leonard was a lifelong lover of the arts and humanities, a supporter of the sciences, generous with his talent and his time."
"And of course, Leonard was Spock," he continues. "Cool, logical, big-eared and level-headed, the center of Star Trek's optimistic, inclusive vision of humanity's future. I loved Spock."
He then delves into his personal experience with Nimoy himself, clarifying once and for all that yes, the President of the USA is a massive Star Trek geek. Which is a wonderful thing.
"In 2007, I had the chance to meet Leonard in person," says Obama.
"It was only logical to greet him with the Vulcan salute, the universal sign
for 'Live long and prosper.' And after 83 years on this planet – and on his
visits to many others – it's clear Leonard Nimoy did just that. Michelle
and I join his family, friends, and countless fans who miss him so dearly
today."
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