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William Shatner, Who Missed Leonard Nimoy’s Funeral, Leads Twitter Discussion About Nimoy Instead

Mar 2, 2015  •  Post A Comment

“William Shatner turned to Twitter on Sunday to defend himself after sparking an uproar Saturday when he tweeted that he wouldn’t be able to attend memorial services for his Star Trek co-star and friend, Leonard Nimoy,” NBC News reports.

The story continues: “Shatner said in a tweet that he wouldn’t be able to attend the services [in Los Angeles] for Nimoy, who died at the age of 83 Friday, because he had to attend a charity event in Florida and wouldn’t be able to fly out in time.”

The report adds: “Many expressed their dismay on social media, suggesting that Shatner should have chosen his friend’s funeral over the charity event. And the New York Daily News put Shatner and Nimoy’s pictures on its front cover, declaring ‘Captain Jerk! Claims night event in Florida means he can’t ‘beam up’ to L.A. in time.’”

Here are a lot of the tweets Shatner sent out Sunday as he and ‘Star Trek’ fans remembered Nimoy. The beginning of this twitter stream is at the BOTTOM, so you might want to go there and then scroll up:

William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 20h 20 hours ago

I do want to thank everyone for coming here and sharing their memories and celebrating the life of #LeonardNimoy LLAP! MBB

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

“@MarieByrd: Were you or Mr. Nimoy interested in the paranormal aka ghost hunting etc? #LeonardNimoy” We both did paranormal shows but no.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

“@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

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

“@jeanyreeny: @WilliamShatner #LeonardNimoy What kind of a dad was he?” The best. He was also an amazing uncle to my daughters.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

“@DonutLuigi: @WilliamShatner Did you ever try on his ears? #LeonardNimoy” I had my own ears in one episode.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

“@UtleyLuke: was #LeonardNimoy anything like Spock in real life?” He was serious, practical but unlike Spock very warm and loving

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

“@RobertoLM: when did both of you realise your characters are so important in the life of so many people? #LeonardNimoy” Probably the 1970′s

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

“@HeyJone: did you guys ever dream that Star Trek would become what it has, when u were working on the original series? #LeonardNimoy“” No.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

@Jesse_B_Kelsey: @WilliamShatner Did he ever make it to Kentucky with you? #LeonardNimoy” yes

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

“@AZGrobie: Is it true he disliked being called Len & other nicknames? #LeonardNimoy” I called him Lenny in private he never said anything

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

“@andrsdtz: always loved #LeonardNimoy not only in ST but also as William Bell in Fringe. what was ur favorite role of him?” Friend

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

“@emceebee: #LeonardNimoy Do we know when he will be put to rest? Would like to say a prayer. @WilliamShatner” Today

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

“@TKAmaterasu: @WilliamShatner did you ever have times where you disagreed with #LeonardNimoy and vice versa?” All the time

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 21h 21 hours ago

“@T_Mihn_: #LeonardNimoy Leo Did you two ever prank each other?” I think Leonard thinks he pranked me & I just let him believe that!

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@JoeyABC17: @WilliamShatner Any regrets with regard to your relationship with #LeonardNimoy?” That it couldn’t have lasted a lot longer.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@ithildin_lass: @WilliamShatner I imagine this conversation must be very emotional for you. #LeonardNimoy” It’s healing

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@boris_Hameron: @WilliamShatner how was it ti film with the whales? #LeonardNimoy” He almost drown in that terry cloth robe he wore.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@somelikeitshiny: @WilliamShatner How often did you see each other? #LeonardNimoy” Not often enough. We were both busy.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@Graeme_A_Ward: Did Leonard have a specific passion beyond acting, as you do for horses? #LeonardNimoy” The arts esp photography

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@BrentMcA: @WilliamShatner What can we do in honor of #LeonardNimoy ?” Remember him and his work.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@JulieLvsPACKERS: What exactly was the grock in I grock Spock supposed to mean? #LeonardNimoy” Grok is to get the gist of something.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@GeekToMeRadio: Which of the original #StarTrek movies was his personal favorite? #LeonardNimoy” I would imagine the one he directed.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@DavidJBradley1: @WilliamShatner who was the biggest on set Diva? You, #LeonardNimoy or DeForest Kelley?” Depended on the day. Mostly Me!

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@jaxon_alexander: @WilliamShatner what was his most admirable quality? #LeonardNimoy” his compassion and dedication

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@Iron_Avenger: @WilliamShatner At what point did you realize you would both be good friends? #LeonardNimoy” Early into Star Trek

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@_Peccavimus: @WilliamShatner What’s the best thing he’s ever said to you? #LeonardNimoy” I love you.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@sketchcards: @WilliamShatner — did #LeonardNimoy ever squirrel away any show props?” His ear tips; maybe a belt buckle

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@AmandaThelwell: did you know that everyone on ST online when the news broke gathered on Vulcan to pay their respects? #LeonardNimoy” No

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@CarolKalola321: #LeonardNimoy _ I remember his photography and the book of plus sized nudes. He saw beauty where we saw none.” Agreed

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@HeavensHawkeye: Was it strange to be directed by him in ST III and IV? And vice-versa for ST V? #LeonardNimoy” No, not at all.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@nickwilli131: @WilliamShatner how close were you with him after Star Trek? #LeonardNimoy” Very.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@lordofthecosmos: @WilliamShatner What was your favorite #LeonardNimoy album / song?” Not Bilbo Baggins

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@Marensjs12: @WilliamShatner If you had 1 word to describe him what would it be? #LeonardNimoy” Love

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@Chrisnova10: If Leonard could say something to all of us–right here, right now, what would he say? #LeonardNimoy” Don’t smoke!

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@Silver1903: @WilliamShatner what made you laugh about him? #LeonardNimoy” His seriousness

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@hipmum29: @WilliamShatner What charity or cause was closest to #LeonardNimoy ‘s heart?” Leonard supported the arts.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@jeanyreeny: @WilliamShatner what’s the coolest thing he gave you that you’ve kept? #LeonardNimoy” His love and friendship.

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William Shatner retweeted

Neil Shurley@ThatNeilGuy · 22h 22 hours ago

Saw this a few minutes ago. I involuntarily gasped and had a hard time holding it together. #LeonardNimoy pic.twitter.com/3XYy69gkGg

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

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

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@pasutcliffe: What life lessons did you learn from each other? #LeonardNimoy” I learned to be more serious I think he learned to be less.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@Craabpot: @WilliamShatner What was he like when off the set? #LeonardNimoy” Intelligent, insightful, just a precious gem of a man.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 22h 22 hours ago

“@nickwilli131: @WilliamShatner what was your favorite memory of Mr. Nimoy? #LeonardNimoy” Every moment I spent with him.

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 23h 23 hours ago

We worked together previous to Star Trek, first impressions: nice guy, a real professional, took the job/role seriously. #LeonardNimoy

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 23h 23 hours ago

He was tall, lanky and sometimes a bit too serious. #LeonardNimoy

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 23h 23 hours ago

Leonard and I seemed to be bound by fate to be friends. We were born 4 days apart. #LeonardNimoy

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William Shatner@WilliamShatner · 23h 23 hours ago

Ok so I’m thinking we use the #LeonardNimoy hashtag

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