Shannen Doherty Has Passed Away At 53 After Battling Breast Cancer

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Shannen Doherty has passed away.

Shannen Doherty in a white, loose-fitting top and matching pants, posing with hands in pockets against a neutral background

People confirmed the news that the actor died yesterday after a long and at times public battle with breast cancer.

Shannen Doherty smiling, wearing a simple, elegant long-sleeved white dress in front of a blue background

"It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty," her publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed to the publication. "On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease."

Shannen Doherty at a Stand Up To Cancer event, wearing a black pinstripe blazer and hoop earrings

"The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace."

Shannen Doherty in a blue blazer over a graphic tee, wearing a pendant necklace with a blue circle during a press event

Shannen's acting career was impressive and varied, stretching across decades of film and TV roles. She was most well known for her performance as Brenda Walsh in the iconic 1990s teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210.

Shannen Doherty, wearing a floral-patterned blouse with a red sweater draped over her shoulders, is posing and looking at the camera against a plain backdrop

She also starred in the cult favorite Charmed from 1998 to 2001.

Holly Marie Combs, Shannen Doherty, and Alyssa Milano appear surprised in a scene from "Charmed," wearing casual outfits typical of the late 1990s

Shannen revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in 2015. In 2017, she announced that she was in remission, but in 2020 she had revealed that the cancer had returned. Last year, Shannen shared that the disease had spread to her brain.

Shannen Doherty smiling at an event, wearing a "LOVE PUNK" graphic black t-shirt, with wavy hair styled down

After news of her death was reported, Shannen's fellow 90210 actor Jason Priestley took to social media to pay his respects and share their grief:

Shannen Doherty smiles softly at the camera, with her dark hair framing her face. She is wearing a black top and standing against a plain background

Jason Priestley shares his grief on social media, mourning the loss of his friend Shannen, praising her spirit and sending condolences to her family

Our condolences go out to Shannen's family at this time.

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