(L-R) Alyssa Milano, Shannen Doherty and Holly Marie Combs in ‘Charmed’. Photo: The WB.
Advance:
- Actor Shannen Doherty has died at the age of 53.
- She was best known for her small screen roles in ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ and ‘Charmed.’
- Doherty also appeared in films such as ‘Heathers’ and ‘Mallrats’.
Shannen Dohertywho rose to fame starring in the teen drama ‘Beverly Hills 90210‘ has passed away. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, it went into remission in 2017, but by 2019 it had returned and had begun to spread.
Doherty’s longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, revealed the news of her death:
“It is with great sadness that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of battling the disease. The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones and her dog, Bowie. The family asks for privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”
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Shannen Doherty: Early Life and Career
(From left to right) Jason Lee, Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London and Claire Forlani in ‘Mallrats’. Photo: Gramercy Pictures.
Shannen Maria Doherty was born on April 12, 1971 in Memphis, Tennessee. Her family moved to Los Angeles so she could pursue acting at a young age. A role in the series ‘Father Murphy‘ brought it to the attention of Michael Landonand they chose her for ‘Little House on the Prairie‘ at the age of 11.
She He fondly recalled his time on the show. on his podcast Let’s Be Clear:
“It was really the experience on ‘Little House’ that sparked my passion to be an actor, and it was having a mentor like Michael Landon. And I don’t care what anyone else’s experience was like. I know the truth about that man, and he was just incredible. So, so, so talented, so kind, so thoughtful. He really helped shape me.”
After ‘The Little House’, he had a recurring role in ‘Our house‘ next to Wilford Brimley and a variety of other roles, although two main performances stand out.
“Together, a pioneer family faces a crucial test of their courage and love!”
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Shannen Doherty: Big break for TV
The cast of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’. Photo: Fox.
If there’s one role Doherty will be truly remembered for, it’s that of fresh-faced brunette Brenda Walsh on Fox’s ‘Beverly Hills, 90210.’ Along with her twin brother Brandon, played by Jason PriestlyThe Walshes were the classic fish-out-of-water family who moved from Minnesota to Beverly Hills and tried to fit in with the rich kids of Los Angeles.
The show became a huge hit, fueled by some controversy over the issues it tackled, though Doherty earned a reputation for being difficult on set and having friction with her co-stars. She left the show in 1994, though she returned for several episodes of the ‘90210’ reboot and the meta-take ‘BH90210‘.
“New faces and dangerous places!”
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Her other big role was that of the witch Prue Halliwell in ‘Delighted‘, the eldest of three magical sisters who work together to fight evil. She directed several episodes and then left the show at the end of the third season, amid further reports of tension with her fellow stars.
His television work also included ‘North Coast‘, ‘Riverdale‘ and the programs he produced, including ‘Breaking up with Shannen Doherty‘, where he helped people get out of bad relationships.
“Once lucky, twice clever, three times delighted”
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Shannen Doherty: Movie Roles
(From left to right) Winona Ryder, Kim Walker, Lisanne Falk and Shannen Doherty in ‘Heathers’. Photo: New World Pictures.
On the big screen, Doherty made a big impact in ‘Heathers‘ and was also seen in films such as ‘Girls just wanna have fun‘, ‘Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult‘ and Kevin Smith‘s’Mall Rats‘, a role she initially regretted but eventually accepted, returning to make a cameo as herself in Smith’s ‘The Man’.Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back‘.
“Best friends, social trends, and occasional murder.”
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Tributes to Shannen Doherty
The cast of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’. Photo: Fox.
Doherty was briefly married to George HamiltonThe son of Ashley Hamilton and poker player Rick Salomon, and in 2011 she married photographer Kurt Iswarienko. They filed for divorce in 2023.
Her ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ co-star Jason Priestly paid tribute to her on social media.
Priestly post on Instagram:
And her on-screen sister from ‘Charmed’ Alyssa Milan also published a statement via Entertainment Weekly:
“It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but underneath there was someone I deeply respected and admired. She was a talented actress, beloved by many, and the world is less of a place without her. My condolences to all who loved her.”
(L-R) Holly Marie Combs, Shannen Doherty and Alyssa Milano in ‘Charmed’. Photo: The WB.