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Some sad news for "Star Trek" legend Leonard Nimoy, he has a serious lung disease.
Apparently reacting to stories from publications reporting he was using a wheelchair and an oxygen tube in his nose, he tweeted:
I quit smoking 30 yrs ago. Not soon enough. I have COPD. Grandpa says, quit now!! LLAP
COPD is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and is said to be caused by smoking.
Nimoy followed up that first tweet with:
Smokers, please understand. If you quit after you're diagnosed with lung damage it's too late. Grandpa says learn my lesson. Quit now. LLAP.
I'm doing OK. Just can't walk distances. Love my life,family, friends and followers. LLAP
— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 6, 2014Nimoy, who portrayed the half-human half-Vulcan Spock on the original Star Trek TV series from 1966-1969, signed each tweet with the abbrevation of a phrase made popular by his character that has become his signature quote, "Live Long And Prosper."
