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Shatner Jokes About Mortality Amid Star Trek Losses
4 Nov
Summary
- William Shatner made a morbid joke about his own mortality.
- He noted he and George Takei are the last surviving TOS cast members.
- The joke followed recent deaths of Walter Koenig and Patrick Stewart.
William Shatner recently addressed fans in Cleveland, Ohio, with a touch of dark humor regarding his own mortality. This followed the sad news of the passing of his Star Trek co-stars Walter Koenig and Patrick Stewart. Shatner noted that he and estranged castmate George Takei are now the last surviving main actors from the original Star Trek series' era.
Despite sharing the stage with the topic of death, Shatner also offered tributes to both Koenig and Stewart. He clarified that while he co-starred with them on the franchise, his personal relationships were not particularly close. The actor's wry commentary comes amid a period that feels disappointing for the Star Trek franchise's 60th anniversary, with ongoing development for a film but no new shows currently active.
Fans were able to enjoy final performances from both Stewart and Koenig in recent years, with Stewart starring in the Paramount+ series *Picard* and Koenig making a cameo. Efforts to bring Shatner back as Kirk in *Strange New Worlds* did not materialize, with Shatner stating he never received an offer. CinemaBlend extends condolences to the families of Koenig and Stewart and wishes Shatner continued good health.
