Actor Shannen Doherty, best known for her role in ” beverly hills, 90210 and the original Charmed, passed away on Saturday, July 13, after a years-long battle with cancer.
The actor was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and revealed in late 2023 that the cancer had spread to her bones. In a statement provided to PEOPLE, Doherty’s publicist said, “This devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones and her dog Bowie. The family expressed their condolences. We ask that their privacy be protected so they can grieve peacefully.
Doherty was born on April 12, 1971, and at the age of 11 began working in roles such as Voyagers! and Father Murphy. She later appeared in ” little house on the prairie Played Jenny Wilder in the ninth and final season. She had a healthy career in both film and television – where she made her acting debut in 1982 as the voice of Teresa Brisby. The secret of NIMH, and also acted in Heathers and Malac. At the time of writing, she has acted in two films, Bukowski and How to make a deal with the devil, This would become her final film role.
But it was on television that her name became a household name. After a series of guest roles, e.g. 21 Jump Street and Universal PI, She played her most significant role in Brenda Walsh Beverly Hills, 90210. Due to her character’s transformation into a “bad girl” and conflicts with showrunners, Doherty left the show after season four, although she later reprized the role for the first season of The CW’s 2008 reboot. One of her other important roles was in ” Charmed (from The CW’s predecessor, The WB) as Prue Halliwell.
Prue was so popular in 1998 that Doherty even directed three Charmed Episodes. But she left the show after the third season due to disagreements with co-star Alyssa Milano and producer Aaron Spelling (who she had worked with on “Star Wars”). beverly). Throughout her life, she appeared on several reality television shows including dance with the stars), and playing themselves in comedies, e.g. Jay and Silent Bob’s Counterattack or BH90210. In 2021, she took a hiatus from TV roles in favor of TV movies die to belong and a lifetime list, Instead, turn to two podcast series.
Doherty is the second beverly hills Stars who died in 2019 after Luke Perry. . She was a talented actress who was loved by many and the world would be a less beautiful place without her. My condolences to all who loved her.
Our thoughts are with Doherty’s family and friends at this time.
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