Shannen Doherty, who rose to fame starring on the teen drama ‘Beverly Hills 90210’, has died. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, went into remission in 2017, but by 2019 it had returned and spread.
Doherty’s longtime publicist Leslie Sloan broke the news of his death:
“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress, Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13th, she lost her battle with cancer after battling the disease for many years. Devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend to her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie was surrounded. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.
Shannon Doherty: Early Life and Career
(L to R) Jason Lee, Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London and Claire Forlani in ‘Malrats’. Photo: Gramercy Pictures.
Shannen Maria Doherty was born on April 12, 1971 in Memphis, Tennessee. Her family moved to Los Angeles so she could pursue an acting career at an early age. A role in the series ‘Father Murphy’ brought her to the attention of Michael Landon and she was cast on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ at the age of 11.
She Fondly remembers her time on the show On the Let’s Be Clear podcast:
“It was really the experience on ‘Little House’ that fueled my passion for being an actor, and having a mentor like Michael Landon. And I don’t care what anyone else’s experience was. I know the truth about that man, and he was just incredible. So, so, so talented, so kind, so thoughtful he really helped shape me.”
After ‘Little House’, she had a recurring role with Wilford Brimley on ‘Our House’ and various other roles, although the two lead performances are different.
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Shannen Doherty: Big TV break
The cast of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’. Photo: Fox.
If there’s one role that Doherty will truly be remembered for, it’s that of fresh-faced brunette Brenda Walsh on Fox’s ‘Beverly Hills, 90210.’ Along with his twin brother Brandon, played by Jason Priestley, the Walshes were a classic fish-out-of-water family that moved from Minnesota to Beverly Hills and tried to fit in with the LA rich kids.
The show became a huge hit, which was resolved due to some controversy over the themes, although Doherty developed a reputation for being difficult on set and clashing with her co-stars. She left the show in 1994, though returned for a few episodes of the reboot ‘90210’ and Meta Tech ‘BH90210’.
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Her other big part was on ‘Charmed’ as the witch Prue Halliwell, the eldest of three magical sisters who work together to fight evil. She directed several episodes and then left the show at the end of the third season, amid further reports of tension with her co-stars.
Her TV work includes ‘North Shore’, ‘Riverdale’ and also shows she created, including ‘Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty’, where she helped people get out of bad relationships.
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Shannen Doherty: Movie Roles
(L to R) Winona Ryder, Kim Walker, Lisanne Falk and Shannen Doherty in ‘Heathers’. Photo: New World Pictures.
On the big screen, Doherty made an impact in 1988’s ‘Heathers’ and has also appeared in films like ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’, ‘Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult’ and Kevin Smith’s ‘Mallrats’. A role she initially regretted but eventually came to terms with and returned for a cameo in Smith’s ‘Jay and Silent Bob Strikes Back’.
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Shannen Doherty Tribute
The cast of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’. Photo: Fox.
Doherty was briefly married to Ashley Hamilton, son of George Hamilton and poker player Rick Salomon, and in 2011 she married photographer Kurt Ishwarenko. They filed for divorce in 2023.
Her ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ co-star Jason Priestley paid tribute via social media.
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