Shannen Doherty died at the age of 53 after battling breast cancer
15 july 2024 в 15:13
Shannen Doherty passed away at the age of 53 on Saturday, July 13. She had been battling breast cancer for several years. Her death was announced in a statement by her publicist Leslie Sloane on Sunday. «With a heavy heart, I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after a long fight with the disease», - the statement read, as published on NBC News.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1971, Shannen began her acting career at a very young age. Her first television roles were guest appearances when she was 11 years old. She had a recurring role in the beloved historical drama «Little House on the Prairie». Throughout the 80s, she played small roles in various projects, including a leading role in the series «Our House».
A breakthrough role for Shannen was as Heather Duke in the cult film «Heathers» in 1988. Shortly before the film, she was cast in the role that made her a national star, as Brenda Walsh in the beloved teen drama «Beverly Hills 90210». She was praised by critics for this role and received award nominations before leaving after the fourth season in 1994.
After leaving «Beverly Hills 90210», - Shannen played various roles in small films such as «Mallrats» and «Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back». She also played the role of Prue Halliwell in the hit series «Charmed» from 1998 to 2001. She also appeared in various reality shows such as «Scare Tactics» and «Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty».
Shannen was married three times in her life. Her first marriage was to actor and singer Ashley Hamilton from 1993 to 1994. She married poker player Rick Salomon in 2002, but the marriage was annulled after nine months. She married photographer Kurt Iswarienko in October 2011, but the couple announced their divorce in April 2023.
Shannen first announced her breast cancer diagnosis in 2015. She announced her remission two years later. In February 2020, she announced that her cancer had returned. During her battle with cancer, Shannen received a lot of support from her friends and former colleagues from the series «Beverly Hills 90210». She also regularly provided updates on her condition for fans, including on her podcast called «Let's Be Clear»
Born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1971, Shannen began her acting career at a very young age. Her first television roles were guest appearances when she was 11 years old. She had a recurring role in the beloved historical drama «Little House on the Prairie». Throughout the 80s, she played small roles in various projects, including a leading role in the series «Our House».
A breakthrough role for Shannen was as Heather Duke in the cult film «Heathers» in 1988. Shortly before the film, she was cast in the role that made her a national star, as Brenda Walsh in the beloved teen drama «Beverly Hills 90210». She was praised by critics for this role and received award nominations before leaving after the fourth season in 1994.
After leaving «Beverly Hills 90210», - Shannen played various roles in small films such as «Mallrats» and «Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back». She also played the role of Prue Halliwell in the hit series «Charmed» from 1998 to 2001. She also appeared in various reality shows such as «Scare Tactics» and «Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty».
Shannen was married three times in her life. Her first marriage was to actor and singer Ashley Hamilton from 1993 to 1994. She married poker player Rick Salomon in 2002, but the marriage was annulled after nine months. She married photographer Kurt Iswarienko in October 2011, but the couple announced their divorce in April 2023.
Shannen first announced her breast cancer diagnosis in 2015. She announced her remission two years later. In February 2020, she announced that her cancer had returned. During her battle with cancer, Shannen received a lot of support from her friends and former colleagues from the series «Beverly Hills 90210». She also regularly provided updates on her condition for fans, including on her podcast called «Let's Be Clear»
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