Even though William Shatner was unable to attend Leonard Nimoy’s funeral in Los Angeles on Sunday, he did honour his late friend during the Red Cross Ball charity event in Florida on Saturday night.
Watch Shatner’s touching tribute to Nimoy below via Peter Burke/Local10.com:
After his flight didn’t make it in time on Sunday morning, Shatner honoured his life-long friend on Twitter, answering fan questions about his longtime Star Trek co-star using the hashtag #LeonardNimoy.
Shatner shared a number of revelations about Nimoy and their relationship, when answering questions from the Twitterverse. Here’s a sample:
Leonard and I seemed to be bound by fate to be friends. We were born 4 days apart. #LeonardNimoy — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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He was tall, lanky and sometimes a bit too serious. #LeonardNimoy — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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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
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“@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
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“@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
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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
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“@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
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“@Chrisnova10: If Leonard could say something to all of us–right here, right now, what would he say? #LeonardNimoy” Don’t smoke! — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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“@Marensjs12: @WilliamShatner If you had 1 word to describe him what would it be? #LeonardNimoy” Love — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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“@jaxon_alexander: @WilliamShatner what was his most admirable quality? #LeonardNimoy” his compassion and dedication — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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“@BrentMcA: @WilliamShatner What can we do in honor of #LeonardNimoy ?” Remember him and his work. — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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“@JoeyABC17: @WilliamShatner Any regrets with regard to your relationship with #LeonardNimoy?” That it couldn’t have lasted a lot longer. — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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“@AZGrobie: Is it true he disliked being called Len & other nicknames? #LeonardNimoy” I called him Lenny in private he never said anything, — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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“@UtleyLuke: was #LeonardNimoy anything like Spock in real life?” He was serious, practical but unlike Spock very warm and loving — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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“@jeanyreeny: @WilliamShatner #LeonardNimoy What kind of a dad was he?” The best. He was also an amazing uncle to my daughters. — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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“@GhostiLeaks: would love to have seen him at your Roast. Where was #LeonardNimoy?” He felt it was inappropriate he didn’t want me to do it — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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I do want to thank everyone for coming here and sharing their memories and celebrating the life of #LeonardNimoy LLAP! MBB — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
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