Shannen Doherty’s final Instagram video reveals the actress was “hopeful” ahead of new chemotherapy treatment, despite recent health developments being a “big wake-up call”. Fans have flocked to the poignant video, posted on June 26 , to farewell the 53-year-old actress, who died on Saturday after a years-long cancer battle. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Shannen Doherty’s poignant final video emerges.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The Charmed and Beverly Hills 90210 star’s longtime publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed the news in a statement to People magazine on Sunday. “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 said.
“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.” Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, undergoing a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation treatment before declaring herself in remission in 2017.
But the cancer returned in 2020, with Doherty revealing it had metastasised, spreading into her spine, and later into her brain. In the June 26 clip, Doherty talked about her upcoming treatment. “I have no idea how long I am going to be on the chemo (chemotherapy) for,” Doherty said.
“I have no idea if it’s going to be three months, or it’.