Shannen Doherty, beloved actress from ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ and ‘Charmed,’ passes away at 53. Celebrate her life and legacy.
Actress Shannen Doherty, famous for her role in the iconic high school drama “Beverly Hills 90210,” passed away following a lengthy battle with breast cancer, as reported by People magazine over the weekend.
Doherty’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed the sad news in a statement to People, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
Sloane revealed that Doherty lost her life on Saturday after bravely fighting the disease for many years. Surrounded by her loved ones and her loyal dog, Bowie, the actress bid farewell, with the family requesting privacy during this difficult time to mourn in peace.
Variety disclosed that Doherty received her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2015, achieved remission in 2017, but unfortunately faced a recurrence and spread of the cancer by 2019.
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Throughout her battle, Doherty openly shared her journey with cancer, even hosting a podcast that chronicled her treatment, with the latest episode airing just last month.
Rising to stardom in the 1990s portraying Brenda Walsh in “Beverly Hills: 90210,” Doherty captivated audiences with her portrayal of the teenage character who, alongside her brother Brandon, portrayed by Jason Priestley, navigated life in the affluent Los Angeles community after relocating from Minnesota.
The show became a massive success, with viewers captivated by the intense rivalry between Brenda and Kelly, played by Jennie Garth, as they vied for the attention of heartthrob Dylan, portrayed by Luke Perry, who tragically passed away in 2019.
Addressing sensitive topics like racism, drug abuse, and teenage sexuality, “Beverly Hills: 90210” became a cultural phenomenon during its peak, pushing boundaries for an evening soap opera.
Despite leaving the show after the fourth season amidst reports of on-set conflicts, Doherty later reprised her role for reboots in 2008 and 2019.
She then went on to star in “Charmed,” where she played the eldest of three sisters who discover their magical abilities.
Doherty, born in Memphis, Tennessee, relocated to Los Angeles as a child. She started her acting career at the age of 10 with a role in the TV show “Father Murphy.”
She also starred in the cult teen classic “Heathers,” as well as in indie filmmaker Kevin Smith’s movies “Mallrats” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.”
