Zachary Quinto, who played the new Spock in J.J. Abrams’ 2009 Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness films, has posted a touching tribute to his friend Leonard Nimoy, who died on Friday at 83.
Via Instagram, Quinto said:
my heart is broken. i love you profoundly my dear friend. and i will miss you everyday. may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
The two actors formed a close friendship shortly after Quinto was announced to portray the iconic character, made famous by Nimoy in the 1960s.
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Spock (Quinto) meets Spock Prime (Nimoy) in Star Trek (2009)
The two starred together in an Audi commercial in 2013, which you can watch below:
Quinto joins the legions of fans, celebrities, friends and family who have paid tribute to the fallen Star Trek actor.
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