Shannen Doherty died at the age of 53 and her former co-stars are remembering her with emotional tributes. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty,” Doherty’s longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, shared in a statement. The actor died July 13 from cancer “after many years of fighting the disease.
” Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and went into remission in 2017. In 2020, she announced that the cancer had returned as Stage 4. Doherty was remembered as a “devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
” Sloane said that Doherty was surrounded by loved ones and her dog, Bowie, adding, “The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.” Tributes poured in across social media, including touching tributes from Doherty’s friends and former co-stars from her time as Brenda Walsh on “Beverly Hills, 90210” and Prue Halliwell on “Charmed.” Jason Priestley Jason Priestley, who portrayed Doherty’s on-screen twin brother Brandon Walsh on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” posted a throwback photo on Instagram from the show of the two posing together.
“Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Shannen,” Priestley wrote in the caption. “She was a force of nature and I will miss her. Sending love and light to her family in this dark time.
” Brian Austin Green Brian Austin Green, who portrayed the character David Silver on the show, shared an emotional tribute to Doherty o.
