Spock has lung disease

From newyorkdailynews, Aging 'Star Trek' star Leonard Nimoy, who played the elfin-eared, half-human, half-Vulcan Spock in the famous futuristic show, has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, he revealed recently on Twitter.

I quit smoking 30 yrs ago. Not soon enough. I have COPD. Grandpa says, quit now!! LLAP

— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) January 30, 2014

The 82-year-old, signing off on each of a series of tweets with LLAP, or “Live Long and Prosper,” has looked healthy in recent years. But he says the lung affliction is slowing him down.

I'm doing OK. Just can't walk distances. Love my life,family, friends and followers. LLAP

— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 6, 2014

COPD is most frequently found in those who smoke or used to smoke, according to the National Institutes of Health, and causes coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and other breathing-related issues.

The disability is the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to NIH

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.

— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 6, 2014 

Nimoy is best known for his turn as Mr. Spock, the super smart first officer of the starship Enterprise. He played the role from 1966 to 1969, then reprised the role in later Star Trek movies.

He played Spock Prime, an elder version of the character, in 2013’s “Star Trek Into Darkness,” and over the years since he first played the character, has lent his distinctive voice to several movies, TV shows and video games.