10 Movie Deaths That Completely Ruined You

Spock, a man (or rather, a Vulcan) that has defined generations of science fictions fans and coined a phrase that has long been parodied across film and tv for decades, would seem invincible; especially in a franchise as long running and beloved as Star Trek. Turns out that was all one big set up to make one of the most heart-wrenching death scenes of all time, where a man made up of logic does the only thing he can to save his friends, and where we all weep in the process.

Sacrificing himself to save the needs of the many in a radiation chamber, Spock reinstates the ships warp drive and allows the Enterprise to escape, though commanding officer Kirk only finds out once it’s too late to help or stop him. Their communication through the glass and Spock’s slow succumbing to the radiation around him milks the mood for all its worth, though looking back - losing such a character was a risky move, and one that was rectified in the next film in the series.

Looks like Spock really did live long and prosper after all.