William Shatner and Daughter Both Battled Stage 4 Cancer
William Shatner has revealed that he and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, both battled Stage 4 cancer. Shatner had Stage 4 melanoma, while his daughter survived Stage 4 breast cancer.
Raleigh Durham, NC, July 22, 2026 —
Actor William Shatner has disclosed that he and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, have both faced battles with Stage 4 cancer. Shatner revealed his personal struggle with Stage 4 melanoma.
His daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, also confronted and survived a diagnosis of Stage 4 breast cancer.
The details surrounding the timing or specific treatments for their respective diagnoses were not provided in the available information.
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