Hi, my name is Julie Nimoy. Sadly, on February 27th, I lost my dad, Leonard Nimoy, from complications arising from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—also referred to as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Each year millions of people throughout the country, like my father, are diagnosed with this debilitating and potentially fatal illness. In fact, COPD is one of the most prevalent lung diseases diagnosed today, and the third most common cause of death in the United States.

Generations of science fiction fans know my father, Leonard Nimoy, as his iconic character Mr. Spock on the starship Enterprise. His message, “Live Long and Prosper,” has resonated through the generations and become a siren call for those of like mind.

After Dad’s untimely passing due to complications related to COPD, my husband and I committed ourselves to continuing his message through a very special project—a documentary dedicated to my father titled Remembering Leonard – His Life, Legacy and Battle with COPD

Diagnosed with COPD in 2013, Leonard took to social and traditional media to bring this common but often undiagnosed disease to light. In his last interviews and through Twitter, he reached out to educate his fans, openly discussing COPD, which affects as many as 30 million Americans.

COPD is a complex and often insidious disease and it caught up with the universe’s favorite Vulcan. His Twitter messages, which ended with his familiar LLAP—“Live Long and Prosper”—focused on encouraging people to quit smoking and highlighted his struggles with COPD.

Remembering Leonard – His Life, Legacy and Battle with COPD is our way to continue his mission. The documentary will educate viewers about COPD through Leonard’s stories of courage, as well as the latest information about treatments and the quest for a cure.