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William Shatner Reveals How His Kidney Stone Sold For Rs 71 Lakh And Built A Home
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Moneycontrol•14-10-2026, 08:08
William Shatner Reveals How His Kidney Stone Sold For Rs 71 Lakh And Built A Home
- •Hollywood actor William Shatner revealed that his kidney stone was auctioned for 75000 dollars in 2006 by a Canadian gambling company.
- •Shatner retrieved the kidney stone from his doctor after realizing the unusual marketing offer was legitimate.
- •The auction proceeds were combined with 25000 dollars raised by the cast of Boston Legal to support Habitat for Humanity.
- •The total contribution of 100000 dollars was used to purchase a home in Louisiana for a family of five.
- •Shatner recently shared this story on an episode of Dropping Names with Brent and Jonny while promoting his new memoir.
Key Questions Answered
William Shatner's kidney stone was auctioned off for $75,000, which is approximately Rs 71.37 lakh.
The proceeds from the auction were combined with funds from the cast of Boston Legal to support Habitat for Humanity.
A total of $100,000 was donated to Habitat for Humanity, which included the $75,000 from the kidney stone sale and $25,000 raised by the cast.
