William Shatner, 95, Reveals Post-Cancer Burial Plans for Tree Planting
William Shatner, at 95 years old, has publicly disclosed his specific burial plans following his battle with stage IV skin cancer. During an appearance at the 2026 End Well Summit conference in Los Angeles, Shatner confirmed that his will stipulates a tree be planted over his body, a practice his entire family is adopting. He attended the event with his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, to discuss their simultaneous experiences with stage IV cancer. Shatner recounted how his daughter encouraged him to get a lump on his cheek checked in 2022, which was initially misdiagnosed as a saliva gland issue but later confirmed to be melanoma. Both William and Melanie were declared cancer-free in late 2024. Shatner also addressed and debunked various AI-generated rumors about his health, including claims of brain cancer and feuds, emphasizing the dangers of misinformation spread through artificial intelligence and yellow journalism.
