Actress Shannen Doherty, best known for her work on iconic shows such as "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed," has
passed away at the age of 53 after a brave and public battle with cancer.
Page Six reported that she was last seen smiling and enjoying a meal with friends in Malibu mere weeks before her untimely death.
Doherty was photographed on June 16 at Kristy's waterfront restaurant in Malibu, California. She was accompanied by
friends Chris Cortazzo and another female companion. The trio was in high spirits, with Doherty spotted wearing flared jeans,
an oversized button-down T-shirt, and a black newsboy cap. She also carried a brown paper bag.
On Saturday, the world mourned the loss of Shannen Doherty, who succumbed to cancer. Diagnosed initially with breast cancer in March 2015, the disease unfortunately metastasized to her lymph nodes. While she was declared in remission in April 2017, the reprieve was short-lived.
Returning to her social media in February 2020, Doherty disclosed that her cancer had resurfaced, advancing to stage 4 and
spreading to her brain and bones.
Throughout her ordeal, she maintained transparency, sharing her journey with her fans and
the world. As a testament to her bravery, she began making preparations, including organizing her belongings and selling her
Tennessee home to ease the burden on her family.
Despite the grim prognosis, Doherty’s resolve remained strong. In November 2023, during an interview with People, she
articulated her defiance: “I’m not done with living, I’m not done with loving, I’m not done with creating, I’m not done with,
hopefully, changing things for the better.” Her determination was palpable, resonating with many who cheered her on.
On her podcast, "Let’s Be Clear," dated June 25, she generated a flicker of hope through her optimism about new cancer treatment
protocols. The shift in her cancer cells’ molecular structure presented potential new avenues for treatment. “The positivity is that
because my molecular structure of my cancer cells changed recently, it means there’s a lot more protocols for me to try,” she revealed.
Throughout this fierce battle with cancer, Doherty’s spirit remained undeterred. Her candidness about her condition and her positivity in seeking treatments endeared her even more to her admirers and supporters.
Doherty is survived by her mother, Rosa Elizabeth Doherty, and her brother, Sean Doherty. Although she did not have any children,
her family and friends were her solid foundation, providing immense support over the years.
At the time of her passing, Doherty was undergoing a tense divorce from her third husband, Kurt Iswarienko. The strain in her
personal life did not eclipse her public persona as a courageous and resilient individual.
Known for her roles as Brenda Walsh on "Beverly Hills, 90210" and Prue Halliwell on "Charmed," Shannen Doherty left an indelible
mark on the television industry. Her talent and presence on screen earned her a legion of devoted fans who cherished her work
and rooted for her throughout her health battles.
Shannen Doherty was seen smiling with friends in her last public photos before her death on Saturday. The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star was photographed in Malibu, Calif., with her longtime pal Chris Cortazzo and a female friend appearing in high spirits in June. Doherty, who was 53, had battled cancer for years, first diagnosed in 2015, went into remission in 2017, and revealed in 2020 that her cancer had returned to stage 4. Despite her optimism, Doherty was candid about her preparations for death. She is survived by her mother and brother.
