William Shatner paid his respects to his long-time friend and Star Trek co-star Leonard Nimoy on Sunday by holding a tribute on Twitter after missing the funeral.
Shatner received some negative criticism after announcing that he would be unable to make the funeral since he previously agreed to attend a Red Cross charity event in Florida. Instead, Shatner chose to remember Nimoy with the Twitterverse, along with addressing the critics.
The 83-year-old actor tweeted a picture at the front page of the New York Daily News which calls him "Captain Jerk" for not making it to Los Angeles in time for the service. "I want to share this. Let's discuss it," the tweet said.
“@NYDailyNews: An early look at tomorrow's front page. https://t.co/ZDjADxLW48 pic.twitter.com/ijdwAwDw14” I want to share this. Let's discuss it
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
Shatner then defended himself for going to the charity event after raising a lot of money. "So here I am' tell me off," he wrote. He also added that he would not be able to catch a flight after the event, joking that a jet from Florida to L.A. would be out of his price range at $30,000. He also said that his two daughter were attending the service on his behalf.
Since he would not physically be there to say goodbye to Nimoy, he chose to celebrate his life. He shared interesting facts such as Nimoy and himself were born four days apart, crediting their friendship to fate, and answered questions from Twitter users.
“@nickwilli131: @WilliamShatner what was your favorite memory of Mr. Nimoy? #LeonardNimoy” Every moment I spent with him.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
Shatner said that he took his job and role as Mr. Spock very seriously.
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 — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
He was also tall, lanky, and intelligent.
“@Craabpot: @WilliamShatner What was he like when off the set? #LeonardNimoy” Intelligent, insightful, just a precious gem of a man.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
But overall, he could describe Nimoy with one word.
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 — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
He admitted the two didn’t see each other as often as Shatner would have liked because of busy schedules.
“@JoeyABC17: @WilliamShatner Any regrets with regard to your relationship with #LeonardNimoy?” That it couldn't have lasted a lot longer.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
He also said Nimoy was a great dad and uncle to his daughters, and thanked everyone who helped him celebrate Nimoy.
I do want to thank everyone for coming here and sharing their memories and celebrating the life of #LeonardNimoy LLAP! MBB — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
And then he tweeted this little gem that sums it all up.
Everytime I see a leave William Shatner alone tweet; all I can think about is the "Leave Britney alone! " video
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 2, 2015
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