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William Shatner is not in the hospital despite reports claiming otherwise.
« Mr. Shatner was not hospitalized. I spoke to him yesterday. He is 100% healthy, » his rep shared with Fox News Digital, Thursday.
Another rep added, « There was no medical emergency and Mr. Shatner is totally fine. »
The legendary « Star Trek » actor sparked online speculation after several outlets reported he had been rushed to a Los Angeles hospital following a medical emergency.
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William Shatner’s representative told Fox News Digital that the « Star Trek » actor was not hospitalized despite online reports claiming he had a medical emergency at his Los Angeles home. (Christopher Polk/NBC/NBCUPhotoBank via GettyImages)
Online reports claimed the 94-year-old was hospitalized due to a sudden blood sugar issue while at his Los Angeles home.
Shatner’s agency denied those reports.
The star himself also set the record straight in a social media post.
Shatner posted a photo of himself with the text, « Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. »
His Instagram caption read, « I over indulged. I thank you all for caring but I’m perfectly fine. I keep telling you all: don’t trust tabloids or AI! »
William Shatner assured fans he is « perfectly fine. » (Weiss Eubanks/NBCUNIVERSAL via Getty Images)
The Hollywood star previously made history as the oldest person ever to travel to space — but said the experience left him unexpectedly emotional.
In October 2021, Shatner, then 90, blasted off aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New Shepard rocket for the NS-18 mission from West Texas’ Launch Site One.
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The « Star Trek » legend was among four crew members on the historic flight, an adventure Bezos credits Shatner with inspiring.
Shatner detailed his memories of the trip in his book « Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder. »
William Shatner had a wide-range of emotions following his trek into space. (Mario Tama)
The Emmy winner wrote that his journey « was supposed to be a celebration. » Instead, it « felt like a funeral. »
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The emotional response shed new light on the profound impact space travel had on the actor, known worldwide as Captain Kirk.
« When I landed and came out of the spaceship, I was overwhelmed by a feeling and I started to weep, » Shatner told Fox News Digital at the time.
William Shatner as Admiral James T. Kirk in the movie, « Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. » Release date, June 4, 1982. (CBS via Getty Images)
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Shatner first portrayed Kirk in the original television series, from 1966 until 1969.
This past June, he opened up about a health struggle he has faced for decades.
William Shatner first portrayed Captain Kirk in the original television series, from 1966 until 1969. (Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)
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In a video for the nonprofit Tinnitus Quest, the actor revealed that his battle with tinnitus began while filming a « Star Trek » episode.
« My own journey with tinnitus started when I was filming a ‘Star Trek’ episode called ‘Arena,’ and I was too close to the special effects’ explosion, and the result was that I was left with permanent tinnitus, » Shatner said.
Shatner — who was diagnosed with tinnitus in the 1990s — shared that while « there are no effective treatments » for the condition, he remains focused on raising money for a cure.
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Fox News Digital’s Stephanie Nolasco and Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.
