Screen and sci-fi legend Leonard Nimoy, most recognized for his long-running role as everyone's favorite Vulcan, Mr. Spock, took to his Twitter account to confirm that despite quitting smoking for the last 30 years he has contracted chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The actor further took to twitter to encourage his followers (over 800k) to stop smoking to better avoid health risks.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a number of illnesses including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and affects millions of people around the world.
Nimoy confirmed the news after he was spotted and photographed being wheeled in a wheelchair through a New York hospital with a breathing apparatus attached. For more on this story you can view the original article here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26064849
You are in our collective thoughts and prayers Mr. Nimoy, may you truly "Live long and Prosper."
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A life-long fan of comics, animation, and science fiction, S.M. Staggs is a writer currently living in Orlando, Florida.
While earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing for Entertainment at Full Sail University, Staggs has assembled an impressive portfolio of work (including film, television, and game writing samples). He seeks challenging opportunities to work within all genres, though he considers science fiction and suspense to be his personal wheelhouse. In his free time he enjoys reading Deadpool as well as watching Doctor Who and Torchwood with his fiancé.