The massive "footprint" of his ego will always remain, like an indelible mark, to be marvelled at by generations to come. Physically, Shatner may leave us one day, but his psychic impact will resound through the ages. Just watch the "Kirk death scene" if you don't believe me. Or review the scintillating bare-fisted battle with the Gorn commander. Whoo-Hoo! (note the torn T-shirt on our 2-fisted hero as he battles intergalactic evil with a smile, a wink, and an atomic vibrator)