Star Trek's William Shatner, 95, mourns co-star Walter Koenig and preps metal album
The gist
Star Trek actor William Shatner, 95, paid tribute to co-star Walter Koenig, who died at 90.
Shatner's other news: a heavy metal band and a guest-filled album due 2027.
How it unfolded
- September 2026Shatner previewed material from his metal project at Riot Fest in Chicago.
- Oct 24, 2026Tony Iommi confirmed he contributed guitar to Shatner's album What The F Is Heavy Metal?
- Oct 25, 2026Walter Koenig died of natural causes at his home in North Hollywood, California, at age 90.