US EditionWilliam Shatner Addresses Rumors He's Dying of Brain Cancer
Shatner says the page is monetizing false claims about brain cancer and death with AI images, and he urged fans to trust only verified accounts.
- On Thursday, April 2, Star Trek icon William Shatner called out a Facebook page labeled 'The Beanstalk Functions Group' for using AI to generate 'horrible fake news stories' about his health, including claims he is dying.
- Posts on the page featured AI-generated images showing Shatner in hospital beds and falsely claiming he won 'Best Actor' at the 2026 Academy Awards, an honor that actually went to Michael B. Jordan.
- Shatner warned that while AI can be a 'wonderful tool,' it 'can be used as a weapon in the wrong hands,' noting the page monetizes these false stories to mislead fans and generate revenue.
- Despite Shatner's reports and attempts to contact the group's CEO, Facebook Support claimed it would 'not remove the page,' leaving the false content circulating across the platform.
- Addressing risks of AI-driven 'yellow journalism,' Shatner advised fans: 'If you see a bizarre story about me; unless you see it posted on one of my verified accounts take it with a grain of salt.
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