Most people who pass a kidney stone would happily never see it again, but William Shatner’s experience took an unexpected turn. The Star Trek actor’s small black kidney stone, which he assumed had been discarded after removal, became an unusual fundraising item when a Canadian gambling company expressed interest in buying it. The stone was eventually auctioned for $75,000. Combined with a contribution from his Boston Legal co-stars, the proceeds helped provide a home in Louisiana for a family of five. Nearly two decades later, Shatner revisited the story on Dropping Names ...and other things with Brent & Jonny, hosted by fellow Star Trek actors Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes. The episode was released on October 7, 2026.
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