US-actress - Beverly Hills 90210
American actress Shannen Doherty is dead. After years of fighting cancer, she passed away at the age of 53. Her publicist Leslie Sloane informed "People" magazine of this. Doherty was "surrounded by her loved ones and her dog Bowie" on July 13, 2024. "The family asks for their privacy during this time to mourn in peace", the statement reads.
Doherty rose to fame in the 90s through her role as Brenda Walsh in the TV series "Beverly Hills 90210". The series was popular for years and had millions of fans. After four seasons, Doherty left the show. Subsequently, she was seen in the series "Charmed – Magical Witches" and participated in the US show "Dancing with the Stars". However, her big breakthrough as an actress never came. With Doherty, the second star from the "Beverly Hills 90210" series has now passed away. In 2019, Luke Perry suffered a stroke and died at the age of 52. The actor portrayed the rebellious Dylan McKay, who was in a relationship with Doherty's character Brenda Walsh at one point.
Shannen Doherty had been diagnosed with breast cancer
Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. The actress fought against the disease and was considered cancer-free, but in 2019, the cancer returned. In a TV interview on "Good Morning America", she said she had breast cancer in the fourth stage. Despite this, she gave a defiant attitude: "Our life doesn't end with a diagnosis. We still have to live." Doherty was open about her diagnosis to inspire others. On her Instagram account, she frequently posted videos and photos documenting her treatments. She also spoke about her illness on her podcast "Let's Be Clear".
Last year, the actress suffered another setback when metastases were found in her brain. She underwent surgery to remove the tumor. "It was definitely one of the scariest things I've ever been through in my entire life", she told "People" magazine. After the surgery, Doherty had to deal with motor problems for a while. For months, she could not hold a glass or a fork.
Shannen Doherty faced personal problems
Along with her health issues, personal problems arose. In 2023, Doherty filed for divorce from her third husband, photographer Kurt Iswarienko, after eleven years of marriage. Doherty demanded spousal support, but the proceedings dragged on. Doherty accused Iswarienko of deliberately prolonging the process so he wouldn't have to pay anything more if she died before the divorce was finalized. Iswarienko's lawyers denied the allegations. However, Doherty's fear had come true: She died before the divorce was officially finalized.
Sources: "People", Shannen Doherty Instagram
Following her diagnosis with breast cancer in 2015, renowned actress Brenda Walsh from Beverly Hills 90210, portrayed by Shannen Doherty, bravely fought against the disease. Despite being declared cancer-free in 2019, the cancer sadly returned.
Despite her health challenges, Doherty continued to inspire others by openly discussing her illness on her podcast "Let's Be Clear" and frequently posting updates on her Instagram account.
