Hollywood is mourning the loss of actress Shannen Doherty, who passed away on July 13 at the age of 53 following a well-documented battle with breast cancer.
The star had forged several strong relationships over her decades in the entertainment industry, several of whom reacted to the news of her heartbreaking passing with tributes.
In a statement to People, her longtime publicist Leslie Sloane shared: “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease.”
Here are some of the leading celebrity tributes to the late Shannen, from her Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed co-stars, to some of her other famous friends and fans…
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Beverly Hills, 90210’s Jason Priestley shared a throwback of the pair together from the show and wrote: “Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Shannen.”
“She was a force of nature and I will miss her. Sending love and light to her family in this dark time.”
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Charmed star Rose McGowan took to Instagram with a compilation of photos of the stars together, and penned: “Shannen Doherty had the heart of a lion. Passion for craft is often mislabeled as trouble. Shannen was passion. I met her in the 90s and was awed.”
“Getting to really know her later in life, a beautiful gift. This woman fought to live. Shannen knew how to be a star because she was one since childhood. Her work ethic inspiring to the end. Shannen’s great love for directing, for acting, Holly, her friends, her parents, dog and her beloved fans was legendary. Our lives had been intertwined in a unique way.”
She continued: “We laughed at dark forces who wanted us to hate each other, instead we chose love and respect. A soft-hearted badass as there ever was. A force of energy that will live forever in hearts. May angels and God carry her to the holy kingdom where she is healthy, young and wild forever. Rest now warrior, we will never forget you dear sister.”
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Gabrielle Carteris, known for playing Andrea Zuckerman on Beverly Hills, 90210, shared a photo of the sky and also acknowledged the untimely passing of their co-star Luke Perry years prior.
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“So young – so sad. May you RIP Shannon. I know Luke is there with open arms to love you,” she wrote.
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Carol Potter, who played Shannen’s on-screen mom on 90210, penned on social media: “Shocked and saddened by news of Shannon Doherty’s death. What a journey she has been on!”
“Gone too soon. Throughout, she stayed true to herself and gave us an example of courage and perseverance in facing her own death. May she rest in peace.”
© Getty ImagesOlivia Munn
Olivia Munn, who opened up about her own battle with breast cancer earlier this year, revealed that she had received the support of the actress during her illness. “I am absolutely heartbroken over the passing of Shannen Doherty. When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer I remembered how she bravely let the world into her journey and reached out to her.”
“We became instant friends – which I honestly couldn’t comprehend at times because watching her on ‘90210’ was everything to me when I was 10. We bonded through a shared battle and a desire to help other women. Looking back on the last text she sent me just a couple months ago, she asked how I was doing and if she could do anything for me….”
“True to form, Shannen was offering her support even though she was in the final stage of fighting this horrific disease. Cancer is really [expletive] scary and Shannen faced it with such dignity, strength and grace. I’m sending all of my love to her mother who was her best friend, hero and champion every step of the way. Fly so high, my friend.”
