Leonard Nimoy, who won fame with his portrayal of the logic-bound, half-alien Mr. Spock in the "Star Trek" TV series and movies, died on Friday at 83.

Nimoy, who had battled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), died at his home in Los Angeles' Bel Air section, said his agent, Bob Gersh.

"We return you now to the stars, Leonard," fellow "Star Trek" cast member George Takei wrote on Facebook.