Wild Bill in a vessel in Deadliest Catch

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Deadliest Catch Season 19 Ends With Wild Bill Cancer Diagnosis
By MELISSA LEMIEUX
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This story contains spoilers for Season 19, Episode 22 of “Deadliest Catch.”

SPOILER ALERT!
Wild Bill outside in Deadliest Catch
“Deadliest Catch” fans were stunned during the Season 19 finale. In it, Wild Bill Wichrowski receives test results that confirm that he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer
Wild Bill in a vessel in Deadliest Catch
Wild Bill is told by his doctor that the illness is life-threatening, and he’s recommended a course of chemotherapy and hormone treatments to fight the disease.
Wild Bill holding his arms out in Deadliest Catch
The episode ends with Wild Bill dealing with the news and no further update on his health. Crabbing season is during winter months, so the footage is likely from spring of 2023.
Wild Bill in the cockpit of a vessel in Deadliest Catch
Wild Bill appears to be alive as of press time, with his last Facebook post being made on September 9, 2023, but he has not released a statement about the status of his prognosis.