Hollywood actor William Shatner recently opened up about the bizarre story of how a kidney stone that he had passed went on the auction block in 2006. The Star Trek star, 95, spoke about the auction on a recent episode of Dropping Names with Brent and Jonny, explaining that the incident took place back in 2006, while he was starring on Boston Legal.
Shatner revealed that the proceeds from the auction were combined with funds raised by the cast of Boston Legal to support Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organisation that helps families access affordable housing. He added that, the last time he checked, the family was still living in the house. The book brings together his own stories and perspectives alongside accounts from people who have shared his life.
The combined contribution amounted to $100,000, which was used to purchase a home in Louisiana for a family of five. “My kidney stone plus $25,000 raised from the cast [of Boston Legal]. We gave Habitat for Humanity $100,000 to make a home for a family,” he said. (Also Read: ‘I don’t have long to live, my time is very limited’, Star Trek’s William Shatner talks about his mortality ) On the work front, the 95-year-old actor recently released a memoir titled ‘William Shatner… And You’, which was published on August 31.
“Bought a house with … Habitat for Humanity,” Shatner said, recalling the outcome of the fundraiser.
He handed me the kidney stone, and I gave it to them, and they auctioned it off for $75,000,” he said. And I thought, ‘A bloody kidney stone? It’s been thrown away a week ago. So I went to the doctor.
“So, they said to me on the phone, ‘We’ll buy your kidney stone. I said, ‘Have you got [my] kidney stone?
“My greatest joy has been the connection I’ve shared with fans over the years.
Speaking to People magazine in an earlier interview, Shatner said his connection with fans had been one of his greatest joys. William Shatner…And You is a celebration of them: their stories, their passion and the bond we’ve built together,” he said.
