The cast ofBeverly Hills, 90210paid tribute to their beloved friend and co-star,Shannen Doherty, who passed away on Saturday, July 13.
Known for her iconic role asBrenda Walshon the hit show, the actress passed away at the age of 53 after undergoing gruelingcancertreatments since 2015.
“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress, Shannen Doherty,” her publicist Leslie Sloane said in a statement, according toFox News.
HighlightsThe cast of “Beverly Hills, 90210” paid tribute to Shannen Doherty, who passed away at 53 after battling cancer since 2015.Jason Priestley described his on-screen twin as a “force of nature” in his heartfelt Instagram tribute.“I am still processing my tremendous grief over the loss of my long time friend Shannen, the woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known,” Jennie Garth wrote in her tribute.The deceased star’s “Charmed” co-star, Alyssa Milano, also addressed their “complicated relationship.”
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Shannen Doherty passed away at the age of 53 after years of battling cancer
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The deceased actress’s co-stars shared touching tributes online in honor of her memory.
Co-stars from the much-loved showBeverly Hills, 90210shared heartfelt tributes in honor of her legacy
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Jason Priestley, 54, fondly remembered his on-screen twin, Shannen Doherty, in a heartfelt Instagram post.
Jennie Garth also honored theCharmedstar’s legacy and called her “one of the strongest people” she’s ever known.
Jason Priestley described her as a “force of nature,” while Jennie Garth called her “one of the strongest people [she has] ever known”
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“I am still processing mytremendous griefover the loss of my long time friend Shannen, the woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known,” she wrote in the caption of her Instagram post. “Our connection was real and honest. We were so often pitted against each other but none of that reflected the truth of our real relationship which was one built on mutual respect and admiration. She was courageous, passionate, determined and very loving and generous. I will miss her and will always honor her deeply in my heart and in my memories. My heart breaks for her family and Bowie.”
Their former co-star Tori Spelling shared her grief with an Instagram story.
Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, andCharmedco-star Alyssa Milano also broke their silence following her death on Saturday, July 13
Tori Spelling and her “Beverly Hills, 90210” castmates are processing the devastating news of Shannen Doherty’s death after a long battle with cancer. Tori posted, “I don’t have outward words yet… but WE knew and that’s what matters.” 💔
Read more 🔗:https://t.co/Db1XzyvQahpic.twitter.com/mdG3ZJlh5J
“I don’t have outward words yet… but WE knew and that’s what matters,” she wrote.
Brian Austin Green also posted an Instagram story dedicated to his “sister.”
“Shan. My sister,” he wrote. “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.”
Gabrielle Carteris, in her own Instagram tribute, referenced the death of their co-starLuke Perry, who died in 2019.
“I know Luke is there with open arms to love you,” one wrote, referencing the death of actor Luke Perry, who played the love interest of Shannen Doherty’s character in the 90s television drama
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“So young – so sad. May you RIP Shannen. I know Luke is there with open arms to love you,” she wrote.
Alyssa Milano, who is rumored to have had a feud with Shannen that caused the late actress to quitCharmed, addressed the “complicated relationship” shared with her co-star.
TheSleeping with the Devilactress had been open and transparent about her journey with cancer over the years
Shannen Doherty shares ‘truthful’ photos of breast cancer battlehttps://t.co/GqSeZ9DEwNpic.twitter.com/TJaaXTNi5U
— Page Six (@PageSix)October 9, 2021
Shannen’s battle with cancer began in 2015 when she was diagnosed withbreast cancer, which metastasized to her brain in 2023. She faced the disease with remarkable bravery and transparency, undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical procedures in recent years.
“Finding humor helped get me thru what seemed impossible,” she wrote in a 2021Instagrampost. “I hope we all find humor in the impossible.”Rugilė Žemaitytė
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