Famous for her performances in the hit shows Beverly Hills, 90210 and the supernatural drama Charmed, Shannen Doherty passed away on July 13 at the age of 53 after being diagnosed with b/reast can/cer in 2015.
After Shannen Doherty was diagnosed with can/cer, she announced she was in remission in 2017. However, by 2019, the cancer had returned and metastasized.
Though she was ill, she continued to work, taking roles in TV movies. She also hosted a well-known podcast, “Let’s Be Clear With Shannen Doherty,” where she discussed her career and openly shared how breast cancer had affected her life.
“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the pas/sing of actress, Shannen Doherty,” Doherty’s publicist Leslie Sloane said in a statement. “On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with can/cer after many years of fighting the disease. 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.”
A while ago, in an interview, the beloved star said: “I’m not done with living. I’m not done with loving. I’m not done with creating. I’m not done with hopefully changing things for the better,” she said. “I’m just not — I’m not done.”
Despite her illness, Doherty was determined to keep working. In a poignant 2023 interview, she expressed her love for life, her gratitude for the time spent with her dearest, and her hopeful outlook on the future. “I know it sounds cheesy and crazy, but you’re just more aware of everything, and you feel so blessed. We’re the people who want to work the most, because we’re just so grateful for every second, every hour, every day we get to be here.”
