I missed the whole Star Trek phase -- but you were so imitated that I instantly came to appreciate your unique delivery and unmistakable cadence. Due to my age, I was more aware of Denny Crane than TJ Hooker -- and I don't think I did ever hear your spoken word craft (unless it was being sent up on a late night sketch show). And, truth be told, I was a fan of your recent "Sh*t My Dad Says" more because of the supporting cast (particularly Nicole Sullivan and Will Sasso) ...
... but I was particularly touched to learn that you died just as "big" as you lived -- sacrificing yourself so that a busload of tourists could escape unharmed -- perishing in a fiery crash at the bottom of a ravine -- a hero!
WAIT -- hold the phone ... turns out that it was just your Priceline Negotiator character that was being killed off. Oops -- my bad. I guess this is how those darn pesky internet rumors get started.
Shatner, who has NOT died, I guess, therefore ... you will not YET be missed!
THE SKINNY ON THE CHARACTER'S DEATH:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2012/01/william-shatner-dead-priceline-negotiator-video.html
AT LEAST THEY GAVE HIM A STORYLINE INSTEAD OF JUST FIRING HIM:
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/BUSINESS/03/14/georgia.aflac.duck/index.html
FOLLOW ALONG WITH ALL THINGS SHATNER:
http://www.williamshatner.com/
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