William Shatner hospitalized after medical emergency, sources say
Star Trek icon, 94, rushed to a Los Angeles hospital as officials respond to a blood-sugar issue; public appearances continue.
William Shatner, the 94-year-old Star Trek legend who portrayed Captain Kirk, was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a medical emergency involving his blood sugar, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. The incident occurred at his home in Los Angeles, and a Los Angeles Fire Department ambulance responded to the scene.
Shatner was transported to a local hospital for evaluation, and as of the latest update he is resting comfortably and described as doing well, according to TMZ, which cited insiders familiar with the situation. No formal statement from his representatives had been issued publicly by late Wednesday.
Shatner remains active in his career, with multiple acting projects in the pipeline and frequent appearances at fan events. Public appearances in recent weeks included a Dragon Con panel in Atlanta, which took place last month, underscoring the veteran actor's enduring connection with fans despite his advanced age.
The actor, a longtime fixture in science fiction and television, rose to prominence in the 1960s as Captain James T. Kirk on Star Trek and has continued to shape his public persona through conventions, interviews, and ongoing projects. Representatives for Shatner did not immediately respond to requests for comment from the Daily Mail.
As the situation develops, fans and industry colleagues will be watching for any official updates on Shatner's health and timing of any future public appearances.