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Star Trek & X-Men Actor Patrick Stewart’s Cause Of Death Announced In Heartbreaking Family Statement

Sir Patrick Stewart became a household name as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films. His family has now shared the illness that led to his death.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 29

William Shatner pays glowing tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart

William Shatner has paid a heartfelt tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart. The acclaimed actor - who played Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise - has passed away, aged 86, and Shatner has taken to social media to express his "affection and admiration" for Stewart.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 13

William Shatner 'auctioned off kidney stone' for affordable housing charity

William Shatner has revealed his kidney stone was auctioned off for Habitat For Humanity. The 95-year-old Star Trek legend has recalled how a kidney stone he passed went up for auction in 2006 after being bought by a gambling company in Canada.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 13

William Shatner reveals TV bosses wanted to get rid of Spock’s pointy ears on Star Trek

William Shatner has revealed television executives wanted to get rid of Spock’s famous pointed ears before Star Trek reached the screen – but the show’s management refused.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 10

What Is Captain Kirk's 'Casino Royale'? Paul Wesley Picks His Favorite Classic 'Star Trek' Episode

For 60 years, the name “Captain Kirk” has been synonymous with humor, bravery, intelligence, and the kind of masculinity that’s easy to admire. “Everyone’s

Entertainment News / Contact Music / September 8

Queen legend Brian May joins William Shatner’s heavy metal album

Sir Brian May is the latest rock titan to enlist for Star Trek legend William Shatner’s forthcoming heavy metal album, adding yet another layer of star power to the actor’s increasingly wild and wonderful musical project.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 2

How Did ‘T.J. Hooker’ Lead William Shatner to ‘TekWar’? The Icon Explains

William Shatner may be forever associated with Captain James T. Kirk, but in 1982, the Star Trek star traded one uniform for another as Sgt. Hooker. T.J.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 29

William Shatner Reveals the Origins Behind Denny Crane’s Famous Catchphrase

On Boston Legal, Denny Crane was the flamboyant senior partner at the fictional Boston law firm Crane, Poole & Schmidt, who was as famous for his courtroom

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 22

William Shatner reveals he and daughter secretly battled cancer together

William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch were fighting separate Stage 4 cancer diagnoses at the same time. The Star Trek actor, 95, and Melanie, 61, have now used joint interview to share how they supported one another through treatment before both becoming cancer-free.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 22

William Shatner Details Fighting Stage 4 Cancer at Same Time as His Daughter

Star Trek icon William Shatner opened up about fighting stage 4 cancer at the same time as his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch — along with the ways he supported her during the uncertain time.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / July 17

William Shatner jokingly requests 'Shag Shack' and DeLorean in hilarious Riot Fest rider for his heavy metal band

Star Trek legend William Shatner is leaning fully into his new heavy metal persona - and he’s doing it with the kind of festival rider only he could dream up.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / July 17

At 95, William Shatner Is Set to Trade 'Star Trek' for Screaming Guitars at Riot Fest

At 95, William Shatner is swapping the final frontier for a full-blown metal meltdown at Riot Fest. William Shatner became a pop culture fixture through Star Trek , where his turn as Captain Kirk helped define one of science fiction’s most enduring heroes.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 16

William Shatner to make heavy metal debut

William Shatner is to make his live debut with new heavy metal band The *uckers at Riot Fest this September. The Star Trek legend will take to the stage at Chicago’s Douglass Park on September 20, and said of the honour in a statement: “I’ve always believed that music, like space, is about exploration.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 15

William Shatner Chats About New Heavy Metal, Announces Riot Fest Debut

At the tender age of 95, William Shatner is ready to rock. The Star Trek star who made a name for himself by boldly going where no man has gone before is now venturing headfirst into the music industry, officially announcing his first concert appearance, where he’ll perform material from his upcoming heavy metal album.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / July 14

Celebrate 60 years of 'Star Trek' with new Blu-Ray box set

2026 marks sixty years since the starship Enterprise began her five-year mission, changing pop culture forever. The adventures of William Shatner’s Captain James T.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 4

William Shatner Opens up About His Cancer Diagnosis & Why He Never Feared Dying

At 95, William Shatner remains one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons. After more than seven decades in the entertainment industry, the actor has built a career defined by unforgettable roles and an energy that has often made him seem timeless to generations of fans.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 26

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' planned a Shatner return

It was reported several months back that iconic actor William Shatner was in talks to return to Star Trek in some capacity. This would have been his first return to the role of James T.

Entertainment News / IndeNews / May 22

William Shatner Turns Philosophical While Discussing Space and Heavy Metal With Neil DeGrasse Tyson

At 95, William Shatner is getting philosophical about space, releasing a heavy metal album, and Neil DeGrasse Tyson has thoughts about all of it. The Star Trek icon and the astrophysicist sat down for a two-night live conversation that bounced between quantum physics, planetary grief, and one very loud October surprise.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / May 12

William Shatner To Retire as Priceline Negotiator—Find out Who Will Take His Place

Travel costs are putting families in a tough spot this year. Nearly half of the people in the US say that a summer vacation feels out of reach. But Priceline is back to remind travelers that they give more than $1 billion away each year to help people snag a few days on the beach, in the mountains, or at a lake house.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / February 20

William Shatner assembles metal heavyweights for a new album featuring Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden classics

William Shatner is diving headfirst into the world of heavy metal with a new album that brings together some of the genre’s most recognisable musicians.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 25, 2025