“I found her in our pool”: Star Trek Legend William Shatner Was S*icidal After 3rd Wife Nerine Kidd’s Death

William Shatner got his breakthrough with the sci-fi series Star Trek, where he played Captain Kirk. He has since become a global icon, forever cementing his place in pop culture history. The actor has also been a major public figure, making several appearances at events, conventions, and has been vocal about his experiences.
Shatner has been married four times. His third wife, Nerine Kidd, was found dead back in 1999. Kidd had reportedly been a victim of alcoholism all her life, and there were reports of alcohol found in her system after her death. Shatner was reportedly so traumatized by her passing that he even got s*icidal thoughts.
William Shatner opened up about one of the darkest periods of his life following Nerine Kidd’s death William Shatner in Star Trek | Credits: Paramount
William Shatner may be best known for his role in Star Trek, but he has since been synonymous with many prominent characters.
Shatner has been married four times. His third wife, Nerine Kidd, was found dead back in 1999. Kidd had reportedly been a victim of alcoholism all her life, and there were reports of alcohol found in her system after her death. Shatner was reportedly so traumatized by her passing that he even got s*icidal thoughts.
William Shatner opened up about one of the darkest periods of his life following Nerine Kidd’s death William Shatner in Star Trek | Credits: Paramount
William Shatner may be best known for his role in Star Trek, but he has since been synonymous with many prominent characters.
- 5/8/2025
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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