In a galaxy not so far away, actor William Shatner has taken to social media to amend reports about a supposed medical emergency that led him to the hospital.
According to the TMZ article published on Thursday, Shatner was transported to a local medical facility after experiencing a health scare on Wednesday.
Witnesses claim that emergency responders were dispatched to his residence, where the iconic “Star Trek” star was later wheeled away in a Los Angeles Fire Department ambulance. His representative, Harry Gold, verified that Shatner had faced complications due to blood sugar irregularities.
In a frank and humorous Instagram update, Shatner humorously declared, “Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.”
He continued, “I overindulged. Thank you all for your concern, but I’m perfectly healthy.”
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I overindulged. Thank you all for your concern, but I’m perfectly healthy. I keep telling everyone: don’t trust tabloids or AI! pic.twitter.com/p1jC202kAx
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) September 25, 2025
In a follow-up by Mass Live, the “Star Trek” icon reiterated his good health after viral reports indicated he had been hospitalized. Shatner’s social media post accompanied a light-hearted image that reinforced his message of vitality.
After social media chatter ignited about his hospitalization following TMZ’s report, his agent clarified that a blood sugar episode had prompted the medical response late Wednesday.
In a prior interview last year, Shatner revealed facing grave health challenges, including a stage 4 melanoma diagnosis that left doctors predicting a mere five-month survival window. Against these odds, he triumphed over cancer.
Now at the wise age of 94, William Shatner continues to boldly face life head-on, much like his character Captain Kirk.
