DEMENTIA FEARS FOR SPACE-CASE SHATNER!
STAR Trek legend William Shatner is becoming a space cadet in real life, pals fear.
While the 91-year-old actor, author and Priceline pitchman continues to lead an active life physically, his loved ones have noticed he’s getting more disorganized and absentminded, sources say.
Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space last year, doesn’t remember details as well as he used to, especially when it comes to recent activities, tipsters tattle.
“God forbid it’s dementia, but what else are people to think when he can’t remember simple things like what he had for dinner the previous night,” spills an insider.
“Everyone knows forgetfulness is part of the aging process, but people around him are still worried. He does seem to be losing his grip. He’s more scatterbrained than ever and frequently misplaces things like his keys and other personal items.
“He’s also become more repetitive in his storytelling, nods off while talking on the phone and has trouble remembering names.”
For better or worse, Shatner is still boldly going wherever he wants in his SUV, despite getting into a fender bender while driving alone in L.A. in December.
“His family and friends are petrified he’s still driving around like a whirling dervish,” says the insider. “He could get lost.
“Bill is stubborn and assures people he’s fine. But nobody around him is buying it.” Shatner, who shot to fame as headstrong Captain Kirk on the original Star Trek series, even lost his wallet during a recent jaunt to a northern California fruit stand to buy some cherries. Fortunately, the family that runs the business returned it to him with the help of local police.
“That had to be an embarrassing episode for
Bill,” notes the insider. “Thankfully, he remembered to take the fruit home!”