July 14th 2024.
Shannen Doherty, a talented actress who graced our screens in popular shows such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed, has passed away at the age of 53. She had been battling breast cancer for nine years, and her publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed the news of her passing in a statement.
According to Sloane, Doherty's battle with cancer came to an end on Saturday, July 13. She had been fighting the disease for many years, and her loved ones, including her dog Bowie, were by her side during her final moments. The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time as they grieve the loss of their devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
Doherty had a devoted fan base, thanks to her iconic roles as Heather Duke in the cult classic film Heathers, Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990-1994), its spinoff 90210, and Prue Halliwell in Charmed (1998-2001). However, her life took a turn in 2015 when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. She went into remission two years later, but in 2020, Doherty announced that the cancer had returned, spread, and was now in stage 4. In June 2023, she shared the heartbreaking news that the cancer had also spread to her brain.
Despite her illness, Doherty remained strong and continued to share her experiences with cancer through her podcast, Let's Be Clear with Shannen Doherty. The most recent episode was streamed on July 8, just days before her passing.
Doherty's courageous battle with cancer had inspired many, and she was known for being outspoken about her journey. She had a positive outlook on life, even though she knew her cancer was incurable. In an interview this month, she shared her plans for the future, saying, "I guess I'm in a mindset now of I need to make as much money as humanly possible in the next two years, bank it, put it with my investment place, build that so that A., I don't have to work and I only work when I really want to. I can also go on a lot more vacations. Then also when I pass away my mom's got a nice little nest egg and I don't have to worry about her."
Doherty was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but her family moved to Los Angeles when she was a child. She developed a love for acting at a young age and made her debut at the age of 10 on the television series Father Murphy. Her performance caught the attention of legendary actor Michael Landon, who then gave her the role of Jenny Wilder on his beloved series Little House on the Prairie. Doherty continued to work on various projects, such as Our House, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, and Heathers, until she landed her breakout role as Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210.
After four seasons on the show, Doherty left due to reported tensions between her and some of her castmates. She then appeared in films like Almost Dead and Mallrats before reuniting with producer Aaron Spelling for the series Charmed. She left her role as Prue Halliwell after three years and went on to star in movies such as The Rendering and View of Terror. In 2008, Doherty reprised her role as Brenda Walsh in the CW reboot 90210 and later played herself in the meta-style reboot BH90210 in 2019. She also made a cameo appearance on Riverdale, which also starred her former co-star Luke Perry, who passed away at the age of 52 after suffering a stroke.
In a 2020 interview with Elle Magazine, Doherty spoke about the importance of gratitude amidst her battle with cancer. She said, "I try to treasure all the small moments that most people don't really see or take for granted. The small things are magnified for me. We have this endless well within us, and it's just about continuing to dig in that well for the strength to face adversity – and so that we can also see all the beauty." Despite her struggles, Doherty remained grateful for the small moments in life and will be remembered for her bravery, resilience, and talent.
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