In a recent post, William Shatner, 91, reveals he won’t survive for very long

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According to recent reports, William Shatner has acknowledged that he is aware that he doesn’t have “long to live” and that his “time is limited.”

After obtaining the role of Captain James T. Kirk in 1966, the Star Trek actor had a long and prosperous career at the top of the entertainment world.

He repeatedly played that part until his final appearance in the Star Trek series in 1994, by which time he had earned the status of an icon.

Shatner has more recently been involved in the making of the documentary You Can Call Me Bill, which is about his life. He acknowledged that he had gotten several proposals over the years to do documentaries, but only now because of his impending death.

I’ve previously declined a number of opportunities to work on documentaries, he told Variety. But my time here is limited.

My time is short, so that’s a major consideration, whether I pass away as I’m speaking to you or in ten years. I have young children. This film is a means for me to communicate with people after I’m gone.

The 91-year-old spoke openly and honestly about the possibility of dying.

“There was a time when actors, and I include myself in this, would portray death by falling to the ground; your eyes would flicker, and you’d slump around, and then you’re dead,” he said.

That’s not how you pass away. You perish in this manner. Shatner’s breath quickly freezes as his eyes suddenly widen. See? I’m gone. Ever killed a dog? I cup my dog’s head and say, “I’m with you, baby, I’m with you,” when I have to put a dog to sleep while I’m at the vet. The dog then gives me a loving look when the shot is administered, and that’s all. You’re unaware that they’re gone.

“That’s how you pass away. It’s quick. The brother of my wife entered the bedroom after leaving the living room. A thump was heard. When his wife entered, he was already dead. For everyone of us, death recurs.

At the upcoming SXSW Film Festival in Texas, the Alexandre O. Philippe-directed movie about Shatner’s life will have its world premiere.

The renowned actor also discussed the importance of his grandchildren back in 2014. He stated to The Guardian that his greatest delight in life is being a grandfather. Now that I have the time, I can grab a grandchild, talk to them, give them a hug and kiss, and make sure I take the time to be with them and share some of what I’ve learned with them.

“Family life encompasses everything. Every weekend, I get to visit my girls. We also take vacations together, doing everything from skiing to swimming.

Shatner garnered media attention in 2021 when he boarded a Blue Origin suborbital spacecraft and was sent into space. He thereby achieved the distinction of becoming the oldest person to travel in space.

No matter how you feel about William Shatner, there is no denying that he is a great actor who has led a remarkable life.

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