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Leonard Nimoy, a cast member in the sci-fi adventure motion picture "Star Trek", attends the premiere of the film with his wife Susan Bay at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on April 30, 2009. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) 
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Published: Oct. 22, 2010 at 4:32 PM

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Leonard Nimoy's publicist says the U.S. actor is recovering from a minor benign abdominal surgery, TMZ reported Friday.

Nimoy, 79, is best known for his iconic portrayal of Mr. Spock in the "Star Trek" television and film franchise.

His representative told TMZ Nimoy is "recovering beautifully" from the surgery.

No other details about the operation or what prompted it were reported on the Web site.

Topics: Leonard Nimoy
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