94-year-old acting legend William Shatner has reassured fans about his health status after reports came that he was hospitalized due to a medical emergency.
TMZ reported that the Star Trek icon was rushed to the hospital last Wednesday due to "an issue with his blood sugar." Although he was discharged on the same day, fans remained concerned about the recent update on his health. It also led to different kinds of false news around the internet, including a death hoax.
What is William Shatner's Message to Fans After Medical Emergency Reports?
In his recent post on Instagram, Shatner addressed the reports surrounding his medical emergency and the death hoax that has spread around the internet.
He posted a photo of himself with a mustache alongside the caption, "Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated!"
The Star Trek icon also wrote, "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!"
Considering his age, fans have been concerned about Shatner's health status since the reports of his medical emergency came online, but we now have an assurance from the actor himself, who is known to be active on social media, that he is all good now.
Shatner remains active in his career to this day, as he occasionally participates in fan conventions and events, appears on talk shows, and works on several projects across scripted content and documentary formats.
What's Next for William Shatner
Earlier this month, it was announced that Shatner is set to work on an upcoming holiday dramedy series titled Family Tree. He co-created the project with former Dancing with the Stars host Tom Bergeron.
The series centers on "three estranged siblings who reunite at Christmas to sell their crumbling childhood home only to discover that fixing the house might be the key to repairing their fractured family."
"I am so pleased to be involved in this magical mysterious Christmas show that celebrates love!" Shatner said in the announcement at that time.
The project is planning to begin production in 2026, with no release window set yet nor a network/streamer attached to air.
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