Benjamin Spock

:"Dr. Spock" redirects here. For the Star Trek character, see Mr. Spock.

Public misconceptions

Contrary to popular rumor, Dr. Spock's son did not commit suicide. Spock has two children, Michael, formerly the director of the Boston Children's Museum and since retired from the museum profession, and John, a construction general contractor, both of them still alive. However, Spock's grandson Peter committed suicide on December 25, 1983 at the age of 22 by jumping from the roof of the Boston Children's Museum. Peter Spock had long struggled with mental illness.

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December 25 - 1983

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It is common to see "Dr. Spock" confused with the fictional character "Mr. Spock" of Star Trek fame, particularly in references from people unfamiliar with the science fiction franchise. Reportedly, Trek creator Gene Roddenberry did not intentionally name the character after Dr. Spock; this was a coincidence.

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Mr. Spock - Star Trek - Science fiction - Gene Roddenberry

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