William Shatner briefly hospitalized for blood sugar issue in LA

William Shatner, the 94-year-old actor best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk, was briefly hospitalized on Wednesday in Los Angeles after experiencing a blood sugar issue, his representatives said. Emergency services were summoned to his home and he was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution, then discharged the same day and returned home to rest, his agent said.

Shatner's agent, Harry Gold, confirmed that the actor was checked at the hospital and was "doing good and resting comfortably." A representative said the medical episode involved an abnormal blood sugar reading and that Shatner sought emergency care as a precaution. The actor addressed the incident on his own social media account the following day, posting a photograph of himself in character as Mark Twain with the caption, "Rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated! I over indulged. I thank you all for caring but I'm perfectly fine." He also cautioned followers not to trust tabloids or artificial intelligence for health updates.

Fans responded to the post with messages of relief and support. Several comments expressed gratitude that he was okay and urged him to take care of his health. The brief...