Celebrities and former castmates are sharing their favorite memories and tributes Shannen Doherty after it was announced that she had passed away.
It was announced on Sunday (July 14) that Doherty died on Saturday (July 13) surrounded by her family and her dog, Bowie. In 2015, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and in 2023, she shared that it had spread to her bones and was considered stage 4. Shortly after the announcement, Doherty’s loved ones and other celebrities paid tribute to her legacy on social media.
Doherty’s Charmed co-star Rose McGowan posted a heartfelt tribute to her close friend along with a slideshow of photos of them from the past three decades. She described her as having the “heart of a lion” and noted that she was wrongly labeled as trouble, even though it was actually passion for her art that she had.
“I met her in the 90s and was blown away. To really know her later in life was a beautiful gift. This woman fought to live,” she wrote. “Shannen knew how to be a star because she was one from childhood. Her work ethic inspired until the end. Shannen’s undying love for directing, acting, Holly, her friends, her parents, her dog and her beloved fans was legendary. Our lives were intertwined in a unique way. We laughed at dark forces that wanted us to hate each other, instead choosing love and respect. A soft-hearted badass as there ever was. A force of energy that will live forever in our hearts. May the angels and God carry her to the sacred realm where she is healthy, young and wild forever. Rest now warrior, we will never forget you dear sister.”
Despite being at odds and enemies, their other Charmed Co-star Alyssa Milano paid her condolences to his loved ones in a declaration to page six.
“It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but deep down she was someone I deeply respected and admired,” she said. “She was a talented actress, loved by many, and the world is a smaller place without her. My condolences to everyone who loved her.”
Actor Eric West, who worked with Doherty on Strengthshared a statement via X (formerly Twitter). “My heart is broken. It was a pleasure getting to know Shannen Doherty during the filming of our movie (Strength) just over 2 years ago! She was full of warm energy and positive vibes. So young. So talented. May she rest well,” he he wrote.
Actress Olivia Munn, who was also diagnosed with breast cancer, shared an Instagram story about how they became “instant friends — which I honestly couldn’t comprehend sometimes because watching her on 90210 was everything to me when I was 10.” Munn explained how they were able to bond through “a shared struggle and a desire to help other women.”
“Looking back at the last message she sent me just a few months ago, she asked how I was doing and if she could do anything for me,” Munn shared. “True to form, Shannen was offering her support even though she was in the final stages of fighting this horrible disease… Cancer is truly scary and Shannen faced it with such dignity, strength and grace.”
Full house Star Dave Coulier met her while filming the show. He shared a photo of her at a Stand Up to Cancer event and noted how many people in her life have died due to cancer.
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