Spock fans have raised enough to live long, now they hope to bring in enough so they can also prosper

Proposed Leonard Nimoy memorial
By adamg - 3/2/23 - 10:12 am

The Boston Sun reports backers of a proposed Leonard Nimoy memorial at the Museum of Science have raised more than half the $500,000 they need for a 20-foot-tall steel hand doing the Vulcan "Live Long and Prosper" sign. Read more.

On Leonard Nimoy's birthday, Museum of Science announced as location for Live Long and Prosper statue - just three blocks from where he grew up

Rendering of Live Long and Proper
By adamg - 3/26/21 - 10:17 am

The Museum of Science announced today - officially Leonard Nimoy Day in Boston - it's working with the family of the late actor on a 20-foot-tall, illuminated stainless-steel statue of the hand gesture he made famous in his role as Mr. Spock. Read more.

A subtle tribute to Leonard Nimoy

Live long and prosper in the West End
By adamg - 3/1/15 - 4:48 pm

Kethera noticed a small update to the sign welcoming visitors to the concrete buildings for which Nimoy's native West End was torn down.

Astronaut says farewell to space explorer from Boston

By adamg - 2/28/15 - 2:21 pm

NASA astronaut Terry Virts gives a "Live Long and Prosper" to Mr. Spock, ne Leonard Nimoy of Boston, from aboard the International Space Station.

West End man who boldly went where no man had gone before, dies, 83

By adamg - 2/27/15 - 12:33 pm

Leonard Nimoy, who grew up in the West End, died today.

Leonard Nimoy on growing up in a neighborhood that no longer exists and losing his Boston accent

By adamg - 5/25/14 - 8:51 pm

Margery Eagan and Jared Bowen interview Leonard Nimoy at WGBH.