Stars Honor ‘90210’ Actress Shannen Doherty, Dead at 53 After Cancer Battle

Hollywood is mourning the beloved Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed star Shannen Doherty, who passed away at 53 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

On Saturday, her representative, Leslie Sloane, confirmed the heartbreaking news.

“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease,” Sloane stated, according to TMZ. “The devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend was surrounded by her loved ones, including her dog, Bowie. The family requests privacy at this time to grieve in peace.”

Doherty’s struggle with cancer began in 2015 when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. By 2017, she believed she was in remission. However, in 2019, her world was shattered again when she learned her cancer had metastasized to Stage 4, affecting her brain and bones.

Late last month, during an episode of her podcast Let’s Be Clear, Doherty revealed that she had started a new round of chemotherapy. Despite knowing her Stage 4 cancer was incurable, she remained hopeful and maintained a positive outlook.

The news of her passing led to an outpouring of tributes from celebrities and her former co-stars.

Charmed co-star Alyssa Milano addressed their complex relationship in her tribute. “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. She was a talented actress, beloved by many and the world is less without her. My condolences to all who loved her,” Milano said in a statement.

Beverly Hills, 90210 alum Jason Priestley wrote, “Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Shannen. She was a force of nature and I will miss her. Sending love and light to her family in this dark time.”

Fellow 90210 star Gabrielle Carteris shared her feelings on Instagram, writing, “So young – so sad. May you RIP, Shannon. I know Luke is there with open arms to love you.”

Olivia Munn, who revealed her own breast cancer diagnosis in March, also posted an emotional tribute on Instagram Stories.

“I am absolutely heartbroken over the passing of Shannen Doherty. When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer I remember how she bravely let the world into her journey and reached out to her,” Munn wrote. “We became instant friends — which I honestly couldn’t comprehend at times because watching her on ‘90210’ was everything to me when I was 10.”

“We bonded through a shared battle and a desire to help other women,” Munn continued. “Looking back on the last text she sent me just a couple months ago, she asked how I was doing and if she could do anything for me… True to form, Shannen was offering her support even though she was in the final stage of fighting this horrific disease.”

“Cancer is really f–king scary and Shannen faced it with such dignity, strength, and grace. I’m sending all my love to her mother who was her best friend, hero, and champion every step of the way,” Munn concluded. “Fly so high, my friend. 💔💔💔💔.”

Actress Rita Wilson also took to Instagram Stories to share her sorrow, writing, “@theshando She showed us courage and strength. She never gave up. Love to her family and friends.”

See more tributes in the posts, below.