July 14th 2024.
Sad news has hit the entertainment industry as it has been confirmed that actress Shannen Doherty has passed away at the age of 53. Her longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, shared in a statement to People that Doherty had lost her battle with breast cancer on July 13th after fighting the disease for many years.
Doherty was best known for her iconic roles in popular TV series such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed. She first received her breast cancer diagnosis in 2015 and was in remission two years later. However, in 2020, the cancer returned as stage four, which she openly discussed during an appearance on Good Morning America.
During the interview, Doherty bravely shared, "It's going to come out in a matter of days or weeks that I am stage four. So my cancer came back and that's why I am here." She underwent surgery to remove the tumor and began radiation treatments. Despite her difficult journey, Doherty remained strong and even found humor in the situation, joking about her "other profession" of getting engaged, married, and divorced.
The actress was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1971 and began her career as a child actor. By the age of 11, she landed a recurring role on Little House on the Prairie, appearing in almost every episode over the show's nine-year run. As a teenager, she starred in the popular teen musical comedy, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, alongside Helen Hunt and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Doherty's career continued to thrive when she returned to TV and gained mainstream attention as Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210. She received a nomination for Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series from the Young Artist Awards for her performance. Doherty left the show after four seasons but returned for the 2008 reboot and the six-episode sequel, BH90210, in 2019.
Her talent also earned her the lead role of Prue Halliwell in Charmed, where she also took on the additional role of director. Her character was written off the show after three seasons, but her legacy continued to live on. Doherty's last known project was the film Fortress, where she starred alongside Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, and Chad Michael Murray.
Aside from her successful career, Doherty was also known for her love for animals and her marriage to Kurt Iswarienko. Her fans and colleagues have been pouring in tributes since the news of her passing, with many remembering her as a childhood hero and thanking her for her iconic roles. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Doherty's loved ones during this difficult time.
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