Hollywood is mourning the death of actress Shannen Doherty who died at the age of 53 after a years-long battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.
Doherty, who starred in such iconic shows as "Beverly Hills, 90210," and "Charmed," died Saturday, July 13, a representative said.
“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,” Doherty’s publicist Leslie Sloane said in a statement.
“The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace,” her statement continued.
Doherty's "Beverly Hills, 90210" costars reacted with shock and sadness at her passing.
"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," Jason Priestly, who played Brandon Walsh on the hit 90s show, said on Instagram.
Carol Potter, who played the matriarch of the Walsh family, said she was shocked and saddened.
"What a journey she has been on! Gone too soon. Throughout, she stayed true to herself and gave us an example of courage and perseverance in facing her own death. May she rest in peace," she said on Instagram.
Gabrielle Carteris, who starred as Andrea Zuckerman on the beloved teen drama, also shared her condolences. She invoked the memory of actor Luke Perry, who starred as Dylan McKay—Brenda's true love—who died in March 2019 of a massive stroke. He was 52.
0 Comments