William Shatner, 94, Undergoes Surgery After Devastating Horse Accident

William Shatner underwent surgery to repair an injury he sustained during a recent horse accident.

Shatner, 94, fell off one of his horses late last year and shattered his right shoulder, according to Page Six.

“I ride the horses that can compete in equine skills, which is fast down and ends on a sliding stop,” the Star Trekalum explained during the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films’ 53rd annual Saturn Awards on Sunday, March 8. “And the horse that I owned, I came off.”

He added, “And she had a habit of going too far, like six inches to the side. And I’m riding it. And I’m ready. And she goes [too fast and sent him flying].”

Shatner — who turns 95 later this month — explained that he tried to lessen the impact of the fall by rolling.

“I’m not a young stuntman anymore. I started to roll, but hit the dirt with my shoulder. So I wrecked my shoulder,” he said, adding that the surgery was expected to take 10 hours.

The beloved actor was honored with the Hall of Fame award on behalf of the “Star Trek” franchise.

This story was originally published by Parade on Mar 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.