Shannen Doherty Dead At 53 After Cancer Battle

Shannen Doherty has passed away at 53 after years of battling cancer. The “Beverly Hills, 90210” star’s publicist confirmed the news in a statement to Access Hollywood on Sunday, July 14 that the actress died on Saturday, July 13. Access Hollywood looks back on Shannen’s life and career.
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0:00 - Shannen Doherty's Career
1:45 - Growing Up In Front Of The Camera
2:14 - Beverly Hills, 90210 Reunion
3:15 - Shannen Writes A Memoir
4:06 - Shannen Doherty's Journey With Cancer
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[@DateMike22]

As someone who grew up on 90210 this hurts 💔. What a fighter she was till the very end 💪🏼. RIP Shannen Doherty 😢🕊️🌹. Condolences and prayers to the family 🙏🏼.

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Shannen Maria Doherty, you will be missed

[@AC-LING666]

@@DaNiyaHodge😂🤣🤣

[@minuette1752]

She lasted 4 years at stage 4. That alone is amazing.

[@danielalorenzoni3413]

Vero❤

[@zakirstocks9514]

This is Heartbreaking and sad to hear. She fought so hard against her cancer. May Shannen Doherty herself, R.I.P. Forever. 😔😞😟😢😭💔🤲🛐📿🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@qsmooth7805]

Man, this one hurts rest in peace to the beautiful queen Shannon Doherty she definitely fought until the end, God bless her soul no longer in pain

[@jolynnhill8502]

Cancer truly sucks! Rip beautiful Shannen!

[@KariTSays]

So sad for her… she fought so hard!

[@leeanncawley1899]

This breaks my heart. I Loved her in 90210. My favorite by far.

[@KitKat-1976]

Sad.. I knew her from Beverly hills 90210. She fought so hard with her illness. My condolences 🙏 to her family. May she Rest in eternal peace 🕊 🕊 ❤

[@guysumpthin2974]

Medical industry sucks

[@KitKat-1976]

@@guysumpthin2974 I agree!

[@aleesharenea1334]

Aww so sad to hear. R.I.P she fought so Hard!! She was a very strong and sweet woman.

[@astrobot702]

The woman shaped my life in more ways than she'll ever know.

[@newtexan1]

How depressing you look to an actress for support

[@kristenbeal8333]

DAMNIT! This really breaks my heart 💔 She played one of my favorite characters on 90210! She fought all the way to the end. My condolences to her family and friends and all of us who grew up watching 90210☹️🙏😢💔 R.I.P. dear and may you fly with the angels 😇

[@schandrikawilliams2792]

Little House on the Prairie and Lifetime movies too 😢❤🙏

[@lydiadavis7810]

Very sad, too young to go. I always liked her. She was the best pick to play Prue Halliwell. God bless you Shannen. Rest in peace & glory❤

[@destinycritcher3527]

Her work will live forever!

[@maria_8945]

Rest in peace I will miss you and you’re beautiful face❤️🌹

[@lp1823]

Sad to hear this. Beverly Hills 90210 - one of my favorite shows in my teen years, carefree years of a time that didnt seem as empty as it does now - losing one of the faces of that era kind of adds to that emptiness for me. RIP Shannen.

[@aprilking4058]

so sad to hear this news but she gave a valiant fight . RIP

[@Donna.M]

Truly sad just commented on her instagram too. R.I.P Shannon you are no more pain. God has you in his arms. ❤🙏

[@gordanagrizzanti6370]

Rip Sweetheart, gone too soon🙏🏼. She left beautiful marks on this Earth, you will never be forgotten 🙏🏼

[@donnabarrera2597]

This comment hits it all, RIP DEAR SHANNON 🙏🏻❤️

[@gordanagrizzanti6370]

@@donnabarrera2597 thank you🙏🏼. That's Heartbreaking 🥺

[@tannernanner1]

So sad...been watching her since I was a kid and she was too. We are the same age. RIP Brenda ❤️🙏 you were sooo loved!

[@prettynina76]

Wow... she was a fighter until the end. May she rest in peace. I loved her. 😞

[@LenOliver-yz6os]

My heart and my tears go out to anyone! who loses there life to cancer.😥😥🙏

[@emilyl6746]

I'm not often affected by celebrity deaths but this one gets me. I watched Charmed for comfort nostalgia while in law school and it helped so much with my anxiety and just generally when I felt overwhelmed. I loved that show and loved her in it. Really sad by her passing :(

[@JaneDoe-ov1hb]

I'm truly gutted right now. This one hit really hard. I've followed her career since I was a little kid, starting with Little House & was a real admirer of hers. She was such a fighter,so strong and so courageous. We shared a big passion for animals too. My 💔 goes out to her family & friends She will forever be missed 😢

[@sbswtnchoice]

Dude, I can't believe that. First Luke Perry and now Shannen. I watched the pilot of Beverly Hills 90210 at the same time my freshman year started in 1990, perfect timing. That show was so fresh when it came out. I wonder if she took the covid shots since her cancer came back in 2020. Man Shannen, I would hope that someone introduced you to soursop and apricot kernals instead of chemo.

[@jadedixon3641]

Covid shots didn't come out until 2021. Probably didn't help her situation after 2021, but we can't blame it for a 2020 recurrence.

[@mimit-h2418]

Ohh I remember her from 90210. My condolences to her family.

[@jennifert2953]

I’m so sorry. We are the same age. This hurts.

[@TrueCrimeWeekly]

Ahhh this is just too sad :( I loved her in charmed, she will always be my favourite actress. Rip Shannen Doherty.

[@moniquekyle8354]

RIP. She fought this battle for years. God bless her family.

[@RyanRumbles434]

This one hits hard for me and my sister. We were going to see her at 90s Con in September. She was and is so loved by her fans. From Little House to Heathers to 90210 and beyond. I am sad she is gone but her legacy will live on. RIP Shannen. 😥❤🙏

[@michellebarker2286]

So sad and my heart aches because you better cancer for years and she was a fighter and very strong. I watch all of the episodes of Beverly hills 90210. R.I.P Shannon

[@angelayancey1686]

Sending my thoughts and prayers to her family 😢🙏💔🌹⭐!!

[@DEMONFOXALEX]

I'm so sorry

[@Aaron-MackHartford]

It so sad and heartbreaking that, Shannen died from her cancer that. She fought hard against it, but she sad lost against. Sadly passed away from that. As she was a strong woman as she fought, against her cancer and much as she could. As she never lets the cancer bring her down, she just kept on fighting until the end. Salute to her, she will be miss so much😢

[@DinoTechTurboCharge]

Oh, she definitely did. But she lost against and sadly passed away from that.

[@user-gy9ir1xd8k]

RIP Shannen Doherty!!

[@lonewildflower]

She was definitely a fighter but suffered for so long. Now she’s resting, at peace.

[@elizabethmejia1117]

Aww man😢

[@rhysdaniels1003]

Such a sad loss!my heart is broken 💔for her and her family and close friends at this sad time!Rest In Peace Prue!We ❤ you and will miss you 😢 💔❤️ You fought so hard right until the end!❤

[@DunaEider93]

Her cancer didnt come back after 90210 it came back before. She just didnt tell anyone. Because she wanted to prove when the world found out that she had work the same as anybody else. Thats what she said herself in an interview with Sarah Michelle Gellar

[@rosehiver6262]

Forever Brenda for a whole generation. I hope she knew how much people loved her as an actress but also as a brave and strong woman in her battle. ❤

[@user-sq6rg9lq8m]

I'm 62 never watched any of her shows but I do have to say she was one of the most natural beautiful actresses in the world in the past 30 yrs.

[@Jen-wo6on]

She was a good actress as well

[@alecaquino4306]

Very sorry to hear this news. I grew up watching her on 90210 and it's so strange to think that she is no longer with us. She was still so young and had so much fight left in her especially towards the end. It makes me feel very old right now honestly. My condolences to her family and love ones. Rest in Peace Shannen.

[@candice5186]

Awwww Shannen...what a strong Aries Woman who fought till the end now you're free to be whole again God Bless you ❤

[@sandranodine1151]

I’m so sad right now waking up to the news that Shannon passed away. All my heartfelt condolences and prayers to her family and dear friends and all my prayers!! ❤ Shannon was my favorite actress from Little House on the Prairie to BH 90210. Love to all❤

[@joseparra507]

R.I.P. Shannon 🕊️

[@HappyDancers-kx5lb]

So sad so young and she was a great person and actress Jesus is with her soul

[@minkagaston]

This broke my heart. She was so young and fought so hard all the while still working and living life. Sending her so much love on the next leg of her journey

[@thorstambaugh1520]

Damn girl, life dealt you a crazy hand

[@barbaraking7069]

WE ALL LEAVING THIS WORLD

[@mochar2027]

RIP sweet Shannen You are no longer in any pain or sick. You are a warrior and an inspiration to others. May you fly high sweet angel 💔🕊

[@angelruks6071]

Saying many prayers for her family. She was such a fighter and a beautiful person!! May you rest in peace!!

[@LumiOlpero]

RIP Shannen. She’s in a better place now. No more suffering ❤️

[@msfranklin2650]

OH WOOOOW I USE TO WATCH 90210 FAITHFULLY & MELROSE ETC.....I REMEMBER SHE WAS BATTLING HER CANCER & THEN THE REUNION W/ THE CAST BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN RUMORS THAT SHE WAS DIFFICULT TO WK W/ ETC.....WELL SHE'S NO LONGER SUFFERING MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES MAY SHE R.I.E.P

[@carrieanthony5883]

Prayers going out to the family. This is just heartbreaking 😢😢😢😢 She put up a good fight Rip no more pain you will never be forgotten ❤❤❤❤

[@hdskl2150]

Her words 💜 are so beautiful and wise

[@Nobody-vl6hg]

I’m going to miss her. I’ve never cried for an actor before but this hit me hard. It’s probably because we’re about the same age. I don’t have cancer, but I’m just sick. I’m gonna miss you, Shannon. Thanks for the good vibes and showing your strength all the way through your battle. You’re still a winner in my eyes.

[@aliciamoritz5387]

RIP Shannen you fought a tough battle and shared your story with the world. God bless

[@PeggyBrigman]

I’m sorry we lost Shannon she was loving caring person she really loved her mom god bless the family ❤❤❤❤ our prayers are with family she was beautiful smart woman she never be forgotten always love Shannon

[@dmartin7765]

R.I.P Shannen Doherty 1971-2024 breast cancer stage four

[@user-cm1di8iy4b]

I spent my High school years growing up watching 90210 & the Heathers! You will forever be missed but never forgotten RIP to a true icon! ❤

[@Jebbie1976]

Go with God Shannen. Thanks for the memories.💔

[@noelhernandez363]

Rest in peace Shannen!! 😪🙏🕊💔

[@lizzymayethebordercollie]

Damn 😢 RIP Shannen 🙏❤️🙏 Grew up watching her on tv and movies. Always liked her as an actress and hoped she would get better and beat cancer 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@lindakelling6647]

I loved Shannon she was a very good actress ❤️ ♥️ 💙 💕 💖 you will be missed but not forgotten She is with Luke now they where good friends RIP Shannon

[@jewellink6900]

I'm so sorry to hear this . I've never been a fan of dorty, but she was so young. Hope she found Jesus before she died.

[@ricknmorty7732]

Loved her in Charmed and 90210 😭💔

[@terrypackard1374]

Such a brave, beautiful talented lady! Rest in peace sweet lady, the battle is over, your new journey has just begun. See you on the other side

[@lynnlittle7218]

God bless 😢🙏🙏♥️

[@alrestauro]

RIP Shannen Doherty. Thank you for the entertainment through the years. This is really sad for me.

[@heatherbless6901]

Woke up to this sad news i grew up on BH 90201 and loved charmed and everything shannon was a part of. My condolences go out to her friends and family. Rip Shannon you will be forever missed❤❤❤

[@marisolfigueroa5905]

RIP SHANNEN. I LOVED HER ROLE AS BRENDA IN 90210.WE YOUR FANS WILL MISS YOU AND NEVER FORGET YOU. A FIGHTER TIL THE END. GOD REST HER SOUL. AMEN😪🙏♥️

[@tangiechapman6219]

I used to watch her on charmed when I was younger

[@wendys390]

God rest her. Such a beautiful girl I always thought. She will be missed. Rest in Peace dear lady.

[@earth_ling]

Cancer does not differentiate. It makes absolutely no difference who you are…how well off that you are…or who you know. It is a scary thing…that will challenge you from your core. I feel for her and what she was going through. Stars and celebrities get more attention about things like this. But people around the world go through this every single day. I hate it for those that are faced with this horrible thing. Having experienced this myself. The fear lurking around in the back of your mind never really goes away. So sad.

[@iron-gamerstv]

Bless her heart.. She is always loved. I pray for her family going through such a hard time. We'll all see our loved ones again one day. Life is very short for all of us. 💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@Lizfan2]

I was a big fan of the original "Charmed" tv show. She was excellent in that show. RIP

[@user-bu2lu4dk3y]

Very sad ! It makes me cry. I remember when I first saw Shannen on TV when she was only 11 years old. Then I watched her as Brenda Walsh, on 90210. Sad day ! 😢

[@PatriciaElaine-ht3ij]

Rip sweetheart my heart is hurting so bad 😢😢😢😢😢😢holding back tears ive always liked her like movie every movie or shows she played in ❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢

[@dmoore8595]

I literally grew up with Shannon. My whole family loved her. This is too shocking. More shocking than when Luke Perry died in 2019 from a major stroke. I really thought she was gonna pull through. I really will miss her.❤ 😔

[@svin7987]

Luke's was more shocking because it was on such short notice

[@rosalinalopez4431]

RIP beautiful lady. In heaven now with no more pain or sadness. Luke was waiting her at the gates.😢

[@sonnettetaylor572]

Wow…. I loved 90210. She was my favorite. Rest in Heaven, Shannon. Thanks for the amazing journey, gurl.

[@YellowLemonsandGreenLimes23]

Shannon will be missed

[@lululemonbar9110]

Damn celeb deaths really do come in 3's. Shelly Duval, Richard Simmons now Shannon Doherty. RIP to all. 🙏

[@b.unicornette7734]

Never followed her career but heard about her through Charmed (series of my childhood). She seemed so brave, strong, humble and kind. 53 is still young. May she rest in peace.

[@CarolRademacher]

So sad 😞

[@user-fr8uv5xw4l]

My Condolences thank you for leaving us with so many memories Sip

[@carrieanthony5883]

Charmed was my favorite show❤❤❤ Such a beautiful and Very talented young lady gone way too send😢

[@Simlifegirl]

Shannen was so strong through her fight with cancer. She is done suffering. Peace to her family. 😢❤

[@TxToy1]

Wow…. Heartbreaking… thank you for good childhood memories and Charmed 🕊️ 🙏🏾

[@amberhopeofficial7818]

This is heartbreaking she was trying to hold on So sad Rip 😢 Shannon 😢🙏

[@Redlove2]

Praying 🙏🏻

[@user-sv7fd6es6s]

RIP Shannen Doherty. I like what she said about Not caring about what anyone thinks, because I am the same way. I loved her on 90210. She was in so much pain and now she is at peace. Rest well Shannen.

[@Makoto03]

Very sad to hear. :(

[@AndySaenz924]

Shelley Duvall, Richard Simmons, and now Shannen Doherty have passed away within days of each other! It’s so true that celebrity deaths come in trios! I’m heartbroken for all of them. The world is a darker place without all of them. My heart goes out to all of their families and friends. May the 3 of them rest in heaven.

[@anye76]

The actor who was the youngest kid on ALF also passed away a day or 2 before Shelley.

[@AMaRaChung]

My fave in 90210

[@Amy.PCB.home.]

So sorry to hear this sad news. She was strong, beautiful and an excellent actress. I thought she was the best one on 90210. I respected her work ethic and cool vibe. Rest in peace.

[@RebeccaKhan-fx7jf]

Sad, but I'm glad that she had a nice Father while he lived.

[@MinnieMouse-n7f]

Grew up watching 90210 this one hurts. R.I.P❤️

[@majormediaproductions]

R.I.P. to this beautiful lady💐🕊

[@Dee-no3sn]

Will always be one of my favorite actresses. RIP

[@marimarxuach7180]

Prayers for her family. Feels like I know her from Beverly Hills 90210. Rest in Peace.🙏🥲