Actress Shannen Doherty Dies at 53
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Actress Shannen Doherty Dies at 53
Doherty died after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.
“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress, Shannen Doherty,” Doherty’s publicist Leslie Sloane said in a statement, according to Variety. “On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease. 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.”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTBorn on April 12, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee, Doherty began her acting career at a young age, with a recurring role on the family series “Our House” with Wilfred Brimley,
Doherty rose to prominence with her role as Brenda Walsh in the television series "Beverly Hills, 90210."
Her career spanned decades, and she was recognized for her performances in various television shows and films.
Doherty starred as Prue Halliwell in the supernatural drama series "Charmed," where she portrayed one of the lead characters.
In feature films, she appeared in another teen classic, “Heathers,” as well as in “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and Kevin Smith’s “Mallrats” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.”
Among the other shows she appeared on were “North Shore,” and “Riverdale” as well as in a number of TV movies.