
Melanie Shatner Gretsch
Melanie Shatner Gretsch is the daughter of iconic actor William Shatner. At the age of 61, she recently shared her experience of battling HER2-positive breast cancer, a journey that began four years ago when she discovered a lump during the night. Despite a prior mammogram showing no issues, she advocated for her health, leading to a diagnosis that required multiple treatments including chemotherapy, radiation, and a double mastectomy. Gretsch is also a mother of two daughters and has been supported throughout her journey by her father, who faced his own battle with cancer simultaneously.
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Melanie Shatner Gretsch revealed that she battled cancer at the same time as her father, William Shatner.
William Shatner, 95, daughter, 61, battled cancer at the same timeFox News·
United States· 2026-07-22

