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What happens when the noise in your head never stops? For Star Trek legend William Shatner, this question became a reality after a powerful on-set explosion that quite literally changed his life forever. What was meant to be a routine special effect scene left the actor with tinnitus – a high-pitched ringing in his ear that never went away.

But instead of hiding it away, he candidly spoke about the condition that’s haunted him, so that others can feel at ease. Yes, the actor turned his personal struggles into purpose, and over the years, he has fully supported others living with the condition. Let’s dive deeper to know more about this.

William Shatner’s fight with tinnitus and how he became a lifeline for others

Only a few actors leave a lasting impression on fans with their commendable acting, and it’s safe to say that the iconic William...

Since its inception, Star Trek has always been about celebrating humanity’s tomorrow, whether it’s the exploration of cultural and ethical issues that are rooted in reality or its futuristic technology. Although it’s still a sci-fi franchise at the end of the day, when compared to other sci-fi stories, the technology explored in the franchise seemed more feasible in reality.

But amidst the plethora of technicalities we’ve witnessed in The Enterprise, including the communicator and 3D printers that inspired mobile phones and 3D printers, it’s the transporters that remain the most iconic. And given its significance within the franchise, it’s easy to see why J.J. Abrams’ approach to it is considered polarizing.

J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek movies diluted the transporters’ impact J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek | Credit: Paramount

Introduced in the original pilot episode, the transporters have become a staple in the Star Trek...

William Shatner got his breakthrough with the sci-fi series Star Trek, where he played Captain Kirk. He has since become a global icon, forever cementing his place in pop culture history. The actor has also been a major public figure, making several appearances at events, conventions, and has been vocal about his experiences.

Shatner has been married four times. His third wife, Nerine Kidd, was found dead back in 1999. Kidd had reportedly been a victim of alcoholism all her life, and there were reports of alcohol found in her system after her death. Shatner was reportedly so traumatized by her passing that he even got s*icidal thoughts.

William Shatner opened up about one of the darkest periods of his life following Nerine Kidd’s death William Shatner in Star Trek | Credits: Paramount

William Shatner may be best known for his role in Star Trek, but he has since been synonymous with many prominent characters.

William Shatner, the legendary Star Trek icon, is proving that love knows no age as reports emerge of his plans to remarry his ex-wife at the remarkable age of 93. The actor has been known for his romantic relationships and flings, having married four times. But it seems that the spark between his ‘most recent’ ex-wife, Elizabeth Martin, has never truly faded and is still burning.

William Shatner left a sound engineer wanting for some respite | Credit: Image by Super Festivals, licensed under Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

However, while his love life has been making quite the headlines for a long time now, so is his alleged cannabis dependency. While he prepares for yet another chapter in his eventful love life, his cannabis ‘usage’ has been following along quietly behind, raising questions about the actor’s well-being.

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William Shatner has been hit with $170 million (£120 million) lawsuit from the man claiming to be his long-lost son.

The Star Trek legend had previously denied fathering Peter Sloan, who also goes by Peter Shatner, with late Canadian actress Kathy McNeil after a one-night-stand in 1956. Peter was born without William's knowledge and given up for adoption.

William claims Peter is trying to prosper from the alleged family connection, but the 59-year-old wants the actor to submit to a DNA test to prove his paternity once and for all.

Peter filed the lawsuit in Tampa, Florida last week (ends27Mar16) demanding $170 million for libel, defamation and slander, according to New York Post gossip column Page Six. He also wants a jury trial.

In the paperwork, the Florida radio host claims he met William in 1984 on the set of TV show T.J. Hooker and the actor initially "admitted he was the plaintiff’s...

“Loss of life is to be mourned, but only if the life was wasted.”

Spock said that once. The man behind those pointy rubber ears, Leonard Nimoy, passed on Friday at the age of 83, after losing a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His life will be celebrated, because it was not wasted. Here are just 13 of many reasons why:

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1. Obviously Spock: This one everyone knows. But we would be remiss not to mention it again. He breathed life into one of the most iconic characters in TV and movie history (and earned three Emmy nominations for it). Fun fact you might not know: Nimoy is actually the one who created the Vulcan salute, based on a Jewish blessing he saw when he was a boy.

2. And How He Embraced Spock: Earlier on in his career, Nimoy seemed to have a love-hate relationship with Spock...

Star Trek actor William Shatner was once investigated by police as a murder suspect after his alcoholic wife drowned in a pool.

In his new autobiography, Up Till Now, Shatner explains how he tried desperately to save wife Nerine Kidd after finding her floating face down in their home pool - only to discover she was dead.

And the grief-stricken star, who shot to fame as Captain Kirk in the original 1960s TV show, was further devastated when a detective at the scene told him: "If there is any hint of foul play, you are the first suspect."

Shatner writes that he replied: "What are you talking about? This is the woman I loved more than my life. I wouldn't hurt her."

Kidd's death marked the end of a marriage the 77-year-old insists was made tumultuous by his wife's cocaine abuse.

He adds: "I was so frustrated, so angry. We were so close to a wonderful life together but we just couldn't get there...

"And then to see her drunk... to see our life together being shattered. I would sit in our house and cry. I remember sitting in a chair one morning, my hands over my eyes, sobbing."

A coroner eventually ruled that actress Kidd, 40, died accidentally after she had been drinking by the pool and slipped, hitting her head and falling unconscious into the pool.

William Shatner has revealed that he had no idea his Star Trek co-stars hated him when he was filming the show.

Writing in his autobiography Up Till Now, the actor said he spent years trying to rectify his relationships with his castmates after the series ended in 1969.

According to the New York Daily News, he eventually grew close to Leonard Nimoy (Spock), who helped him cope with his third wife's alcohol addiction.

Model Nerine Kidd drowned in the swimming pool of the couple's California home . . .

Star Trek actor William Shatner was shocked to discover the rest of the cast on the hit series hated him.

The star details his relationships with his co-stars on the sci-fi show in his new autobiography Up Till Now, and describes how it took years to repair those bonds.

Shatner also reveals his close friendship with fellow Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy, and how the star helped him deal with the alcoholism of his third wife Nerine Kidd, who drowned in the couple's pool with alcohol and Valium in her system in 1999, reports the New York Daily News.