Star Trek legend William Shatner proved that even a busy schedule cannot interrupt a morning meal, as he was spotted enjoying a bowl of cereal during a drive through Studio City on Monday. The iconic actor, best known for his role as Captain Kirk, was seen digging into his breakfast while behind the wheel, showcasing a surprisingly refined setup for an on-the-go feast.
A Breakfast Fit for a Starship Captain
Despite the unconventional location, Shatner's breakfast included all the usual accoutrements one might expect at a dining table. He was observed using a ceramic bowl and a silver spoon, adding a touch of elegance to his vehicular dining experience. A stoplight provided the 94-year-old the perfect opportunity to shelve a dollop of flakes into his mouth, though it remains unclear whether the dish included milk—a potentially risky choice for the interior of his car.
The cereal of choice appeared to be raisin bran, a notably healthy option for a man who was reportedly sent to the hospital last year due to an alleged medical emergency. This sighting comes after the Boston Legal star was 'rushed' to hospital on September 24 after suffering a 'medical emergency,' according to reports from TMZ.
Downplaying Health Rumours
Citing Shatner’s agent, Harry Gold, TMZ claimed the actor had experienced a blood sugar issue and was checked out. Later on, Gold released a statement that read, 'I spoke to Bill earlier this evening. He is fine. He is not in the hospital. He is at home. He is 100 percent healthy.'
The following day, Shatner himself downplayed the rumours on X, sharing a meme of himself as Mark Twain that read, 'Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated!' In the caption, Shatner 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!'
On Thanksgiving, Shatner said he was 'blessed beyond measure with health' as he celebrated the holiday on social media. 'Happy Thanksgiving everybody..we all talk about blessings at Thanksgiving…I am especially thankful this year as we are blessed beyond measure with health, family and a beautiful gathering. I am wishing you all a blessed day and holiday season. Best, Bill,' he wrote.
A History of Health Challenges
The recent health scare came over a year after Shatner revealed he is a cancer survivor, having previously been diagnosed with stage four melanoma. He explained that he had an operation and then underwent immunotherapy to treat the condition, although he did not disclose when, according to the industry publication Managed Healthcare Executive.
In 2016 he received a prostate cancer diagnosis that turned out to be a false alarm, thanks to a drastic spike in his levels of PSA (prostate-specific antigen), a protein produced by the gland. 'That was really scary,' Shatner remembered to NBC News. 'I was told by a doctor I had a terminal disease. That I was going to die.' He attributed his elevated levels of PSA to testosterone supplements that he was taking at the time of his misdiagnosis, and that he has since stopped using.
Keeping Busy with Projects
The legendary star is keeping busy with a slew of projects despite his advanced age. Shatner is host and executive producer of The UnXplained on The History Channel, plus he is touring with a show that includes a screening of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan featuring a live Q&A with him.
Reflections on Space Travel
On October 13, 2021, Shatner became the oldest person to travel to space at the time, traveling aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket. He later remarked the trip filled him 'with overwhelming sadness.' 'It was among the strongest feelings of grief I have ever encountered,' he shared in his book, Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder.
'The contrast between the vicious coldness of space and the warm nurturing of Earth below filled me with overwhelming sadness,' he continued. 'We're nothing. We are nothing, and that's what I saw. And what else I saw was the tragedy of the extinction of life.' Shatner added, 'My trip to space was supposed to be a celebration; instead, it felt like a funeral.'
The aging thespian has no plans to board another space-bound rocket. He told Fox News Digital that going back to space would be like 'revisiting a love affair' and that he should 'let it alone.'
