Rose McGowan has shared a touching tribute to Shannen Doherty after she died of cancer at 53. The fellow Charmed actor took to Instagram on July 14 to post an emotional video compilation, featuring photos and videos of Doherty over the years. In the caption, McGowan reflected on her years-long friendship with Doherty, describing her as a “soft-hearted badass” amid her battle with breast cancer.
“Shannen Doherty had the heart of a lion. Passion for craft is often mislabeled as trouble. Shannen was passion,” she began the post .
“I met her in the 90s and was awed. Getting to really know her later in life, a beautiful gift. This woman fought to live.
“Shannen knew how to be a star because she was one since childhood. Her work ethic inspiring to the end. Shannen’s great love for directing, for acting, Holly, her friends, her parents, dog and her beloved fans was legendary,” McGowan continued.
“Our lives had been intertwined in a unique way. We laughed at dark forces who wanted us to hate each other, instead we chose love and respect. “A soft-hearted badass as there ever was.
A force of energy that will live forever in hearts. May angels and God carry her to the holy kingdom where she is healthy, young and wild forever,” she concluded the post. “Rest now warrior, we will never forget you dear sister.
” Following her roles in the 1988 cult film Heathers and her four-season stint as Brenda Walsh in teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210 , Doherty was cast in Charme.
