Posted on 02/28/2015 1:51:19 PM PST by PJ-Comix
William Shatner has revealed he will be unable to attend Leonard Nimoy’s funeral.
The actor took to Twitter Saturday to lament that due to prior obligations, he will miss his “Star Trek” co-star and friend’s funeral on Sunday.
“I am currently in FL as I agreed to appear at the Red Cross Ball tonight,” he wrote. “Leonard's funeral is tomorrow. I can't make it back in time.”
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I bet he will mention something tonight at the Red Cross event.
He’s a smart guy, and has suffered public losses. Ever think its to give the family a chance to have a funeral for the actual man, and not help it become some kind of “Captain Kirk at Spock’s funeral” story?
I’m sure he will pay his respects in the way he thinks is best for him and for Nimoy’s family.
He was there when he died the first time.
No need to turn this into theatre.
You nailed it. No one is going to blame Shatner for not skipping out on the Red Cross Ball. But no one would blame him if he did.
Shatner does not want to turn his friend’s funeral into a circus. That’s all.
If there was ever a time Kirk needed beamed up, it’s now.
Good night! Someone put William Shatner on their private jet and get him to the funeral! For crying out loud!
Makes sense, especially since both are Jews, whose funeral and mourning customs are a little different. It’s likely the Friday death, Sunday funeral is also in accord with Jewish custom.
His not attending is much more of a story than his attending.
Shatner is here in Florida so couldn’t Rush charter a private jet for him?
I bet he will really really feel bad about that
If the family wants him there he has an obligation to attend.If,by chance,the family wants a private,low keyed funeral then yes,it could be argued that he shouldn't attend.But it's hard for me to imagine hi family wanting,or hoping,Shatner not to attend.
If the family wants him there he has an obligation to attend.If,by chance,the family wants a private,low keyed funeral then yes,it could be argued that he shouldn't attend.But it's hard for me to imagine his family wanting,or hoping,Shatner not to attend.
I agreed to appear at the Red Cross Ball tonight,”Blaming the Red Cross is a nice Hollyweird touch.
I think, regardless of what he decides, he will be blamed for it. No one doubts that these two had a great relationship.
shattner’s not going to nimoy’s funeral because nimoy is getting top billing.
Alrighty, let's create a controversy based on the big "IF"...........sheesh
Agreed.
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