William Shatner shuts down hospitalization rumors
"Star Trek" legend William Shatner was not hospitalized, his representative told Fox News Digital after false reports of a medical emergency surfaced.
www.foxnews.comAs of early 2026, William Shatner is publicly saying he is in good health and pushing back hard against AI‑generated and tabloid rumors claiming he is seriously ill or dying.[3][4][6]
Current health and rumors
- Shatner, now 95, recently dismissed viral Facebook and other online posts alleging he has brain cancer or is near death, calling the stories “bizarre” and “ridiculous.”[6][3]
- He shared a recent photo of himself sitting on a patio, smiling, to reassure fans that he is “fit as a fiddle” and not sick.[3][6]
Recent activities and projects
- In late 2025 he also addressed and downplayed reports that he had been hospitalized for a blood‑sugar episode, saying he had “over‑indulged” but was otherwise fine.[2][4][3]
- His official site and interviews from 2024–2026 show him continuing creative projects, including the documentary You Can Call Me Bill and new music and children’s albums, indicating he remains active in entertainment.[5][3]
In short: recent headlines have focused on health rumors and AI‑fueled fake stories about him, but Shatner himself is publicly stating he is healthy and still working.[4][6][3]