Mayim Bialik honors the late Leonard Nimoy with particular ‘Stay Lengthy and Prosper’ pendant on ‘Star Trek’ star’s 92nd birthday

Mayim Bialik is celebrating the reminiscence of late Star Trek icon Leonard Nimoy on what would have been his 92nd birthday.

The Superstar Jeopardy! host, 47, took to Instagram on Sunday to share a photograph of herself sporting a “Stay Lengthy and Prosper” pendant necklace given to her by Nimoy’s household. In a selfie, Bialik confirmed herself carrying the silver pendant, which depicts a hand within the form of the traditional Vulcan salute made well-known by Nimoy’s character, Spock, on the long-lasting sci-fi sequence.

“In honor of Leonard Nimoy’s 92nd birthday as we speak, I am proud to be carrying the LLAP Pendant which was given to me by his daughter and son-in-law, Julie Nimoy and David Knight,” Bialik shared. “The pendant may be very particular to his household not solely as a result of the LLAP image was so liked by Leonard however it’s the identical pendant that was on-board Blue Origin’s house flight final yr commemorating his legacy and his lasting want for peace, tolerance and unity sooner or later! Pleased Birthday Leonard!”

Within the second slide, Bialik confirmed a “Certificates of Flight” dated Dec. 11, 2021. The assertion confirmed that the necklace made it to house as a part of Blue Origin and its house tourism mission.

Whereas Nimoy died in 2015, one other Star Trek star was additionally concerned in Blue Origin’s endeavor. William Shatner was a part of the four-person NS-18 crew that blasted off into low orbit in October of 2021. His journey was documented within the Amazon Prime Video documentary, Shatner in Area. After his journey, he advised Yahoo Leisure he earned the dignity of the “oldest particular person in house.”

On Instagram, Bialik’s followers cheered her tribute to the late actor and director — and her Massive Bang Principle roots. Each Nimoy and his famed character have been referenced repeatedly on the CBS sitcom, with the person himself making a voice cameo in Season 5.

“Sheldon Cooper is joyful,” one commenter wrote, noting Bialik’s onscreen love curiosity and his Spock obsession.