William Shatner, the 91-year-old Star Trek icon, has opened up about his mortality in a recent interview ahead of the release of his documentary, “You Can Call Me Bill.” Shatner admitted that he doesn’t have much time left to live but still decided to make the documentary to reach out to his grandchildren after his death. He said that his time is limited, and he wanted to make sure he leaves something behind for his loved ones to remember him by. Shatner is a proud grandfather to five grandchildren from his three previous marriages.
The documentary, directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, will premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in Texas. Shatner’s daughters, Leslie, Lisabeth, and Melanie, have also been featured in the documentary. In 2014, Shatner spoke to The Guardian about his grandchildren and how being a grandparent has brought him the greatest joy in life. He said that he takes the time to talk to them, hug and kiss them, and share with them some of the things he has learned throughout his illustrious career.
