Shannen Doherty, 'Beverley Hills 90210' Star, Dead at 52; 'Charmed' Cast Members React

Actress Shannen Doherty, best known for her roles on hit 90s TV shows "Beverley Hills 90210" and "Charmed," has died after her long battle with cancer. She was 53 years old.

"It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty," Leslie Sloan, Doherty's publicist, said in a recently released statement. "The devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie."

According to BBC News, Shannon Doherty has been in the public eye for over four decades and broke into the scene when she played Brenda Walsh on four seasons of "Beverley Jills 90210." The series was about a group of Beverly Hills teenagers and their various relationship and family issues.

Doherty had been battling cancer for almost a decade now, being first diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2015. She did undergo a mastectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy, leading to her revealing that she was in remission in 2017. However, two years later, her cancer returned.

She has always been open about her battle with cancer and has constantly been documenting it on social media. However, in a June 2023 Instagram video, she revealed that her cancer had already spread to her brain, but she still stood defiant and said that she remains "committed to battling the disease despite it spreading to her bones."

"I'm not done with living. I'm not done with loving. I'm not done with creating," she stated in a 2023 interview. She has remained one of the biggest voices on cancer in Hollywood right until her death.

Shannen Doherty Raised Funds and Awareness for Cancer Research Before Her Death

Shannen Doherty has been very active in her battle against cancer and has been very successful in raising awareness regarding the deadly disease. She also helped raise funds for cancer research right before she died.

Even though her cancer was terminal, PEOPLE Magazine noted that she showed that people like herself "are still individuals with plenty to contribute."

"I definitely have days where I say, 'Why me?'" she said in another interview. "And then I go, well, 'Why not me? Who else? Who else besides me deserves this?' None of us do."

'Charmed' Cast Members React to Shannen Doherty's Death

Aside from "Beverley Hills 90210," Doherty also made a name for herself in another 90s TV classic, "Charmed." She appeared in the show alongside Rose McGowan, who wrote via Instagram, "A true lion heart. What a warrior, our daddy is holding his best girl now. Love to your mama, your dog, and all who love you fiercely."

"It's no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but at its core was someone I deeply respected and was in awe of," said co-star Alyssa Milano, who had a very rocky backstage relationship with Doherty on the set of "Charmed." "She was a talented actress, beloved by many and the world is less without her. My condolences to all who loved her."

"We created a special television couple for the ages. My heart goes out to your family. Rest in peace Shannen, rest in peace," said actor Ted King, who played Doherty's love interest in the show.

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Written by: Rick Martin

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