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Shatner Calls Nimoy 'My Brother' at NY Comic Con
11 Oct
Summary
- William Shatner fondly remembered Leonard Nimoy as 'my brother'.
- Shatner shared memories during a Star Trek 60th anniversary panel.
- He admitted he rarely watches Star Trek episodes himself.
William Shatner paid a heartfelt tribute to his former "Star Trek" co-star Leonard Nimoy, referring to him as "my brother" during a panel at New York Comic Con. The event, held on October 10th, celebrated the 60th anniversary of the science-fiction franchise. Shatner, now 95, shared reflections on his deep friendship with Nimoy, who passed away in 2015.
He noted their similarities, including being born just four days apart and experiencing comparable life journeys as actors, including personal challenges and family matters. During the panel, Shatner revisited classic "Star Trek" scenes with Ben Stiller. He expressed surprise at his own past performances, admitting he would approach them differently now.
Interestingly, Shatner revealed a surprising personal habit: he confessed he does not enjoy watching "Star Trek" episodes in his free time, even declining to recognize a quoted line when presented by Stiller. The original "Star Trek" series first aired in 1966, and the franchise's 60th anniversary was also acknowledged at San Diego Comic Con in July, with George Takei commenting on its enduring popularity.
