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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Carsen Holaday

The heartbreaking promise William Shatner made as his daughter battled cancer

  • William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, simultaneously battled stage 4 cancer diagnoses.
  • Melanie Shatner Gretsch was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2022, undergoing extensive treatments including chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and radiation.
  • Approximately a year later, in June 2023, William Shatner received a diagnosis of stage 4 melanoma that had spread to his lungs and brain.
  • Shatner underwent surgery and two years of immunotherapy, while Melanie completed her treatments, with her father offering financial support.
  • Both father and daughter were declared cancer-free by late 2024, with Shatner reflecting on the fear of his diagnosis and newfound gratitude for life.

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William Shatner and his daughter reveal simultaneous stage 4 cancer diagnoses

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