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William Shatner finds a good reason for his new bio-doc: 'I don't have long to live'

William Shatner is thinking a lot about death these days. The "Star Trek" icon shared thoughts on his mortality and legacy ahead of the release of the biographical documentary "You Can Call Me Bill," which focuses on his life and will premiere Thursday at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. After former co-star Nichelle Nichols' death at age 89 in 2022, Shatner is one of only three surviving ...
William Shatner speaks at the William Shatner Spotlight panel during Day 1 of New York Comic Con 2021 at Jacob Javits Center on Oct. 7, 2021, in New York.

William Shatner is thinking a lot about death these days.

The "Star Trek" icon shared thoughts on his mortality and legacy ahead of the release of the biographical documentary "You Can Call Me Bill," which focuses on his life and will premiere Thursday at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. After former co-star Nichelle Nichols' death at age 89 in 2022, Shatner is one of only three surviving members of the original show's cast, the others

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