VIDEO : Zachary Quinto Fondly Remembers Leonard Nimoy Fondly

Leonard Nimoy passed away a year ago. The Star Trek legend's passing left Star Trek fans with a heavy heart. Zachary Quinto , who plays his character, Spock, and starred with him on the big screen, holds a special place in his heart for him. Nimoy, who originated the role of Mr. Spock in the original series, died at age 83 on Feb. 27, 2015 . Quinto befriended Leonard while playing his character's younger self in the first two new Star Trek movies, which contained elements of time travel. Quinto said "I've never met somebody actually who so fully embodied a sense of fulfillment in their life," Quinto complimented Nimoy's philanthropy, generosity, and intelligence.