LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Leonard Nimoy announced on Twitter he has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 30 years after he quit smoking.
"I'm doing OK," he tweeted Thursday.
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Leonard Nimoy, a cast member in the sci-fi motion picture "Star Trek Into Darkness" , attends the premiere of the film with his wife Susan Bay at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on May 14, 2013. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo
"Just can't walk distances. Love my life, family, friends and followers," he said. "Smokers, please understand. If you quit after you're diagnosed with lung damage, it's too late. Grandpa says learn my lesson. Quit now."
Nimoy, 82, is best known for his work in the "Star Trek" film and television franchise.
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