William Shatner Breaks Silence on Absence From Leonard Nimoy’s Funeral

“I chose to celebrate life by going to the Red Cross gathering in Palm Beach,” the “Star Trek” alum says in new interview

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William Shatner is explaining his decision to miss “Star Trek” co-star Leonard Nimoy‘s funeral over the weekend, saying the Red Cross event he attended was an important celebration of life.

“My understanding is mourn the dead but celebrate life,” Shatner said in an interview with Inside Edition. “I chose to celebrate life by going to the Red Cross gathering in Palm Beach, raised a lot of money for the Red Cross.”

The actor had come under fire Friday when he revealed he would not be able to attend Nimoy’s funeral in Los Angeles due to the Red Cross commitment.

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