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William Shatner is fine - he just 'overindulged'

By AAP Newswire

Sep 26, 2025

William Shatner in 2021 — Fans have expressed their relief after William Shatner said he was OK. -AP

Actor William Shatner has reassured fans that he is doing well after overindulging while eating and ending up in hospital, making light of the headlines.

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Following media reports about his hospital visit, the Star Trek legend reached out to his fans with a reassuring message on Instagram on Thursday.

"I thank you all for caring but I'm perfectly fine. I keep telling you all: don't trust tabloids or AI!" the 94-year-old wrote on Instagram.

On Wednesday, the entertainment news portal TMZ reported that Shatner was "rushed" to hospital due to a "medical emergency".

The Canadian actor has now shared that he "overindulged", apparently while eating.

He posted a picture of himself in the role of writer Mark Twain in the TV series Murdoch Mysteries along with a quote often attributed to Twain: "Rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated!"

Fans flooded the comments section with relief and affection.

"I'm glad you're okay, I almost started crying," one wrote.