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Hollywood is mourning the death of actress Shannen Doherty who died at the age of 53 after a yearslong battle with cancer.
Doherty, who starred in iconic shows such as “Beverly Hills, 90210”, and “Charmed”, died Saturday, July 13, a representative said.
“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”, a representative said in a statement. “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.”
The Hollywood community, which Doherty had been a part of since she was a child when she played Jenny Wilder in “Little House on the Prairie”, reacted with sadness and shock. Her “Beverly Hills, 90210” costars led the tributes to Doherty, who played Brenda Walsh on the series.
“Our connection was real and honest”, Jennie Garth wrote, in part, on social media, alongside photos of herself with Doherty. “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.”
The actress, who played Kelly Taylor in the series, continued, “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 and all the people who loved her.”
Tori Spelling, who played Donna Martin on “90210”, shared a photo of herself with Doherty on her Instagram Stories, along with several broken heart emojis.
