After a lengthy battle with cancer, Hollywood star Shannen Doherty has died at the age of 53. The Beverly Hills 90210 star had been diagnosed back in 2015 and after some ups and downs, it was confirmed to be terminal in 2023. Her publicist confirmed the news to PEOPLE over the weekend, confirming the Heathers star had passed away on Saturday, July 12.
The statement reads: ‘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. ‘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.’ Since the news broke, tributes have been pouring in from friends and former co-stars, including many of her fellow Beverly Hills alum. Jason Priestley wrote: ‘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.’ Brian Austen Green said in an Instagram story: ‘Shan.
My sister. You loved me through everything. You were a big part of my understanding of love.
I’ll miss you more than I know how to process right now. Thank you for the gift of you.’ Tori Spelling shared an image of the pair with a series of broken-heart emojis to her Instagram stories and wrote:’ I don’t have outwards words yet.
.. but WE knew and that’s.