Over the past year, William Shatner has repeatedly pushed back against rumors - from a reported hospitalization to AI-generated claims that he was diagnosed with brain cancer and in a feud with Erika Kirk. The Star Trek icon, widely known for his role as Captain Kirk, set the record straight about his health in a post shared via X on April 2, 2026, assuring fans that he is "fit as a fiddle." Shatner also previously addressed concerns over his well-being last year. "I thank you all for caring, but I'm perfectly fine," Shatner wrote via Instagram in September 2025.