Remember tuning in to space adventures in the ’60s? The captain at 94 is still making waves

Star Trek icon William Shatner stepped out in Los Angeles this week, and fans could hardly believe their eyes.

At 94, the legendary actor still carried the same sharp presence that made him a household name six decades ago.

But beyond the rare sighting, it is what Shatner has been doing lately to preserve his legacy that truly captured attention.


Shatner was seen visiting Aroma Coffee & Tea in Tujunga Village alongside a friend before browsing a furniture store.

He wore a striped blue button-up shirt with navy trousers and sneakers, his grey hair neatly combed to the side, with black sunglasses completing the look.

Despite his age, the Canadian-born actor showed no signs of slowing down, even carrying a flyer for a designer chair during the outing.


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Shatner steps out for coffee and shopping. Image source: Facebook/Daily Mail/Instagram/cosmic_tangerines


Known globally as Captain James T. Kirk in the original 1960s Star Trek TV series and films such as Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Shatner has continued to inspire new generations of fans.

Recently, he revealed he had partnered with StoryFile, an artificial intelligence company that creates interactive 3D avatars capable of answering questions long after a person has passed.

The technology has been used in museums to preserve the voices of WWII veterans and Holocaust survivors, and has also been adopted by terminally ill individuals to remain connected to family.

Until now, the program came at a high cost, but a new app launching this year promised to make the service affordable for everyday people.


Shatner has spoken openly about his health, describing it as both a blessing and a challenge.

'Your life's energy, the soul energy of your body is a product of health. If you're sick, you can't be energetic. You're dying. So my luck has been, I've been healthy all my life,' he said.

He credited his wife, Elizabeth Shatner, 64, with helping keep him young.

The couple—married from 2001 to 2020—reconciled in 2023, with Shatner later calling her 'the zest of life' who 'brings the flavor'.

In 2023, he also shared why he finally agreed to a documentary about his life, You Can Call Me Bill.


'Whether I keel over as I'm speaking to you or 10 years from now, my time is limited, so that's very much a factor. I've got grandchildren. This documentary is a way of reaching out after I die,' he shared.

The documentary, released in 2023, is now available on Prime Video.

Meanwhile, actor Paul Wesley, who portrayed Lt. Kirk in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, admitted he took a different approach rather than imitating Shatner’s iconic performance.

'I watched, I rewatched every episode of T.O.S. prior to getting onset. I made a conscious decision. I thought about should I imitate or try to emulate William Shatner in any way. I thought, god, he did such an amazing job. He was so iconic, why not do my own spin?' Wesley said.

Wesley revealed that Shatner offered his blessing, even sending him a social media message that read: 'Take care of my crew and my ship.'

Season three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is now streaming on Paramount+.


Sometimes a rare public outing reminds us just how much our favourite stars have changed over the years—while still carrying the same presence that made them unforgettable.

It’s always striking to see how time reshapes even the most familiar faces, offering a glimpse into life beyond the spotlight.

Here’s another celebrity sighting that had fans doing a double-take.

Read more: See the Shocking Transformation! 80s Icon Looks Completely Different from Her Days with Bruce Willis!

Key Takeaways
  • William Shatner, 94, made a rare public outing in Los Angeles.
  • He has partnered with AI company StoryFile to preserve his voice and personality for future generations.
  • The actor credited his wife Elizabeth for helping him stay young and energetic.
  • His legacy as Captain James T. Kirk continues through new interpretations in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Even after nine decades, Shatner continues to live with energy and curiosity—reminding us all that legacies are not only made, but actively lived.
 

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