Nimoy died at his Los Angeles home on Friday after losing his battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Shatner, who played Captain Kirk opposite Nimoy's Mr. Spock on TV and in movies for two decades, was among the first to pay tribute to his old pal following the news of his passing.
In a statement, Shatner revealed he loved the late actor, photographer and director "like a brother", adding, "We will all miss his humour, his talent, and his capacity to love."
Today on Twitter Shatner celebrated his late friends life by answering fan questions about Nimoy:
- WENN