William Shatner's Agent Says He's Fine Following a Medical Emergency and Trip to the Hospital

In terms of acting stardom, there are few individuals who have left the longstanding impact on the world of television that William Shatner has. The iconic Star Trek star has been a force to be reckoned with in the industry for the better part of the last near six decades, and in that time has amassed an immeasurably sized fan base across the globe.

Now 94 years old, William Shatner has seen incredible success in his long and storied life. So, what do we know about his current health status? Has he shared any news about it recently? Let's take a look at what's going on in the personal life of Captain Kirk.

William's agent, Harry Gold, told TMZ that his client is fine following a medical emergency that landed him in the hospital. On Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, the actor experienced an issue with his blood sugar that required medical attention. The Star Trek star decided to play it safe by calling emergency medical service workers for help. The actor was in and out of the hospital within a few hours.

In March 2024, while speaking at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) meeting in San Diego, William revealed that he had previously been diagnosed with and treated for stage 4 melanoma, per Managed Healthcare Executive. This was the first time the actor opened up about the diagnosis, which was found after William discovered a lump behind his right ear. He was initially told to just massage it, but a month later, a dermatologist removed the lump only to find it was stage 4 melanoma.

Back in 2016, William received a prostate cancer diagnosis that greatly shifted his perspective on life. Later, it was discovered to be a false positive. He reflected on the experience in his 2018 book Live Long and ...: What I Learned Along the Way. He wrote, per an excerpt adapted for NBC: "And while I was sorry to disappoint all of those people with my autograph, I was thrilled to learn I did not have cancer."

William wrote that during the three months he believed he had cancer, the actor spent a "considerable time" thinking about the lessons he learned in life, the places he had visited, and the miracles he witnessed. "Based on that, I want to share with you, for the first time, my secret to living a good, long life: Don't die. That’s it; that’s the secret. Simply keep living and try not to slow down."

Although William wasn't handed a death sentence that day, he still became acutely aware of his own mortality. During an interview with Variety, the star touched on his relationship with the notion of death in greater depth.

While speaking about his documentary You Can Call Me Bill, William said, "I don’t have long to live. Whether I keel over as I’m speaking to you or 10 years from now, my time is limited, so that’s very much a factor. I’ve got grandchildren. This documentary is a way of reaching out after I die."

William didn't suggest that his perspective came from any health worries, simply an awareness that his time is limited due to his advancing age and a wish to maximize it in the best way that he can.