This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada, which closed in 2021.

Leonard Nimoy's Final Words Of Wisdom To Us All: Please Stop Smoking

"I quit smoking 30 yrs ago. Not soon enough."

Actor Leonard Nimoy, best-known as the iconic Mr. Spock of "Star Trek," died Friday at the age of 83.

Nimoy's wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, said his cause of death was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy himself thought the disease was brought on by his smoking habit, which he had quit roughly 30 years ago.

Also on HuffPost

STAR TREK

Leonard Nimoy life in pictures

Close
This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. Certain site features have been disabled. If you have questions or concerns, please check our FAQ or contact support@huffpost.com.