“Beverly Hill, 90210” star Shannen Doherty died Saturday at 53 after a long battle with breast cancer.
“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,” Doherty’s longtime publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed in a statement, PEOPLE reports.
“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,” Sloane continued.
Shannon was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, which ultimately spread to her bones.
After reports of her passing, several of Doherty’s co-stars from “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Charmed” paid tribute to the actress on social media.
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Jason Priestley, who played Doherty’s twin brother in “90210,” wrote on Instagram, “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.”
Costar Brian Austin Green also shared a tribute on Instagram. “Shan. My sister… You loved me through everything,” he wrote. “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.”
Doherty’s “Charmed” co-star Rose McGowan posted an emotional message on social media.
“Shannen Doherty had the heart of a lion,” McGowan wrote on Instagram. “Passion for craft is often mislabeled as trouble. Shannen was passion. 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.”
She continued, “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. 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.
Per EW, their co-star Alyssa Milano said: “It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship. But at its core was someone I deeply respected and was in awe of. She was a talented actress, beloved by many, and the world is less without her. My condolences to all who loved her.”
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