William Shatner, famous for his role in “Star Trek,” used recent news about his health to bring attention to a different issue.
The 94-year-old actor cautioned his social media followers on Thursday to be careful about where they get their news, advising them not to believe everything they read in tabloids or generated by artificial intelligence. He shared this message in response to reports that he had been hospitalized in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
The actor posted a meme on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) featuring a photo of himself as Mark Twain from an episode of the Canadian show “Murdoch Mysteries.” The meme included the quote, “Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated,” a famous line often misattributed to the American author.
Television
Television critic Robert Lloyd of the Times recently had an in-depth conversation with the accomplished artist, discussing his remarkable 70-year career and his continued energy at the age of 93.
In the caption of his meme, Shatner shared that he had eaten too much, but reassured everyone he was doing well and appreciated their concern.
TMZ reported Wednesday that William Shatner, the Emmy-winning actor best known as Captain Kirk from the original “Star Trek” series, was briefly hospitalized after a health scare. Shatner’s representative, Harry Gold, told the outlet that the actor had a blood sugar problem at his Los Angeles home and paramedics were called as a precaution.
In a statement released Thursday, William Gold confirmed that his client is in perfect health, aligning with what the actor-known for roles in “Boston Legal” and “T.J. Hooker”-has been sharing online.
Entertainment & Arts
Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant, his partner, have addressed rumors about their marital status. Grant clarified the situation on Instagram, also urging fans to be cautious online.
As a lifelong movie and TV fan, I was really interested to hear William Shatner talking about his health recently. He’s been open about having tinnitus – that annoying ringing in the ears – and he shared how it actually started way back during his time filming the original “Star Trek.” Apparently, he was too close to one of the explosions they used for special effects, and it left him with permanent tinnitus. It’s a reminder that even iconic moments on screen can sometimes come with a hidden cost.
He shared that he’s personally dealt with the challenges of tinnitus, understanding how frustrating it can be. He then asked viewers to consider donating to the nonprofit organization that supports tinnitus research and those affected by it.
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2025-09-26 01:31