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Actress Shannen Doherty of '90210' and 'Charmed', Passes Away at Age 53

By The Big Magazine Staff


Shannen Doherty, the actress famous for her appearances in the popular '90s series "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed," has passed away at the age of 53, according to her publicist as reported by People.


Actress Shannen Doherty of '90210' and 'Charmed', Passes Away at Age 53
Actress Shannen Doherty of '90210' and 'Charmed', Passes Away at Age 53

“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty,” publicist Leslie Sloane told People. “On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease.”


According to Variety, Doherty received her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2015. She shared news of entering remission in 2017, but unfortunately, the cancer resurfaced a few years afterward.


She revealed in 2020 that she had received a Stage 4 metastatic cancer diagnosis, leading to its spread throughout her body.


After starring in the 1988 dark comedy film “Heathers,” she quickly returned to television with the popular series “Beverly Hills, 90210,” where she played Brenda Walsh, defining her place in the spotlight in the 90's.


Doherty later played Prue Halliwell, as on of the three witches on the Aaron Spelling's hit show “Charmed.”


In recent years, even amid her battle with cancer, Doherty continued acting and her podcast, Let's Be Clear.


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