Leonard Nimoy Has Retired From Attending Star Trek Conventions

This is truly sad news. Leonard Nimoy, the legendary actor who has portrayed the character of Spock for 45 years, has announced that he is retiring from the convention circuit. That's right folks, Spock has attended his final Star Trek convention.

I can't say I'm surprised by this. After all, Mr. Nimoy is now 80 years old. He couldn't be expected to continue attending Star Trek conventions until the day he died, right? At some point the man will want to just call it a day and go home. I can't blame him for wanting to retire. As is, he already retired from acting a few years back to focus more on his work with photography.

I'm just sad as a fan to see an end of an era coming. James Doohan and Deforest Kelley passed away years ago. William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy are both in their 80's now. The rest of the trek cast isn't far behind them. It's only a matter of time before they all retire from the convention circuit. Will that mark the end of Star Trek conventions? Absolutely not. So long as there are still fans, there will always be Star Trek conventions. Besides, there is still the casts of all of the other Trek shows that can appear as guests. It will just seem strange to me is all.

I started attending Star Trek conventions when I was in middle school and I have fond memories of getting to see Shatner and Nimoy on stage together chatting. I feel bad for newer trek fans who will never get to experience moments like that. Yes, Trek conventions will continue on, but it just won't be the same ever again.

Thank you Mr. Nimoy for all of the years you put into attending these conventions. Your appreciation of the fans is one of the many reasons you are loved all around the world. We will miss you.

(Via Blastr)