The Sickness That Killed "Spock": Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease . . .
The Sickness That Killed "Spock": Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The lung ailment is a leading killer in the U.S.
2-27-2015 | Dina Fine Maron
The disorder that killed Leonard Nimoy, the actor best known for his role as Mr. Spock on Star Trek, was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive illness often linked to smoking. He died at his home on February 27 at the age of 83. He was one of the roughly 15 million Americans diagnosed with the disorder.
But just what is COPD?
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