“Deadliest Catch” star Sig Hansen’s latest health update on his wife June Hansen brought fans to tears and prayers upon hearing the doctor’s diagnosis.
A deeply emotional update from Deadliest Catch captain Sig Hansen has touched fans around the world, bringing a wave of relief, gratitude, and heartfelt prayers after years of frightening rumors surrounding his wife, June Hansen.
For months — even years — false reports circulated on social media claiming that June had passed away from cancer in late 2025 or early 2026. Sig has now firmly shut down those rumors, confirming that they were completely untrue and deeply painful for the family.
💔 The Diagnosis That Changed Everything
June Hansen was first diagnosed with cancer during Season 15 of Deadliest Catch in 2019, when doctors discovered a mass on her neck. At the time, the diagnosis stunned viewers and marked one of the most vulnerable moments ever shown on the long-running Discovery Channel series.
Sig has since shared that hearing the diagnosis was one of the most terrifying moments of his life — a stark reminder that even the toughest captains can feel helpless when the person they love most is at risk.
🙏 A Powerful Update: June Is Doing Well
In August 2025, Sig finally delivered the news fans had been praying for:
👉 June successfully made it through cancer treatment and is now in good health.
According to Sig, June now follows a strict wellness routine, including daily swimming, and is feeling stronger than she has in years. The update immediately brought fans to tears, many flooding social media with messages of gratitude, faith, and support.
“This is the miracle we needed to hear,” one fan wrote.
“June is a fighter — just like Sig,” another added.
❤️ A Marriage Forged Through Storms
Sig and June Hansen have been married for over 20 years and share two daughters, Nina and Mandy Hansen. Mandy, a fan favorite herself, is currently being groomed to take over the F/V Northwestern, continuing the family legacy.
June has appeared in roughly 10 episodes of Deadliest Catch and its spin-offs, including The Viking Returns, often serving as Sig’s emotional anchor while he battles the dangers of the Bering Sea.
⚓ Retirement on the Horizon?
Following Sig’s own medical emergency in the Season 21 finale (late 2025), the legendary captain admitted he’s been seriously considering retirement. His reason was simple — and heartbreaking:
“I want to pay her back for all the years I spent at sea.”
🌊 A Moment of Gratitude, Not Goodbye
Despite cruel hoaxes and relentless rumors, June Hansen is alive, strong, and cancer-free, and Sig Hansen is more grateful than ever.
For fans of Deadliest Catch, this update isn’t just about health — it’s about love, survival, and the quiet battles fought far from the cameras.
🙏 Our thoughts remain with Sig and June Hansen — a reminder that even after the roughest storms, calmer waters can still come.
