William Shatner took to social media on Thursday to reassure fans about his health following recent reports that he had been hospitalized due to a medical emergency.
The 94-year-old actor posted a photo on Instagram of himself sporting a mustache, along with the caption: “Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated!”
“I over indulged,” he added. “I thank you all for caring but I’m perfectly fine. I keep telling you all: don’t trust tabloids or AI!”
Shatner’s post comes hours after TMZ reported that he was rushed to the hospital late Wednesday afternoon due to a medical emergency. The actor’s agent, Harry Gold, told the news outlet that Shatner had experienced “an issue with his blood sugar” at his home in L.A. He was then transported to a local hospital as a precaution, but was discharged the same day after being monitored.
Shatner, best known for portraying Captain James T. Kirk in the “Star Trek” franchise, has continued working on various film and television projects, including competing on “The Masked Singer.” In 2023, he narrated the documentary “You Can Call Me Bill,” which explores highlights of his career along with personal subjects like his love of nature and reflections on mortality.
“I’ve turned down a lot of offers to do documentaries before. But I don’t have long to live,” Shatner told Variety about “You Can Call Me Bill.” “Whether I keel over as I’m speaking to you or 10 years from now, my time is limited, so that’s very much a factor. I’ve got grandchildren. This documentary is a way of reaching out after I die.”
On the horizon, Shatner is starring in “Family Tree,” a holiday-set dramedy series created by himself and Tom Bergeron.
