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Actors from the TV showsCharmedandBeverly Hills, 90210have honored the life of their co-starShannen Doherty, who died on Saturday, June 09, 2025. The actor passed away following a battle with breast cancer since 2015, having shared her terminal diagnosis back in June 2023. She was best known for her roles as Brenda Walsh on thecast ofBeverly Hills, 90210, and as Prue Halliwell in the fantasy dramaCharmed. She’s starred in plenty of film roles as well, from Heather Duke in the teen comedyHeathersto Maggie Malene inGirls Just Want to Have Fun.
Now,multiple co-stars throughout Doherty’s career have showcased themselves honoring her life and roles, mourning the loss of their coworker and friend. Speaking withEntertainment Weekly,Charmedstar Alyssa Milano explained that, despite differences between the two, she is mourning her loss. Check out Milano’s statement below:
It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but at its core was someone I deeply respected and was in awe of. She was a talented actress, beloved by many, and the world is less without her. My condolences to all who loved her.
See the outpouring of grief and love from other co-stars below as well:
Carol Potter, who played Cindy Walsh onBeverly Hills, 90210, applauded Doherty in the face of such difficult times, grieving over her death.
Gabrielle Carteris, who was Andera Zuckerman on90210, made reference to their former co-star Luke Perry, who died in 2019 of a stroke.
Jason Priestley, Brandon Walsh on90210, posted an image of him and Doherty when they were younger, sending well wishes to her family.
Kevin Smith, who worked with Doherty on the filmMallrats, made a lengthy post about his time knowing her and how much he misses her.
Christopher Landon, whose movieBurning Palmsstarred Doherty, also grieved her loss, sending love to her friends and family.
Brian Austin Green, who was David Silver on90210, posted an Instagram story, heartbroken at losing not just a co-star, but a sister.
Her Movies & TV Roles Are Iconic
The outpouring of grief over Doherty’s loss coupled with co-stars and filmmakers alike expressing their love for her shows just how talented she was onscreen. From helping to pioneer theJay and Silent BobmovieswithMallratsto portraying iconic characters in teen dramas, she had a versatile range for playing interesting characters.Her roles inCharmedandBeverly Hills, 90210in particular helped launch the popularity of both series, even though she was only around until season 3 of the former and season 4 of the latter.
While she gained a reputation for flaky work and on-set tensions in the 1990s, Doherty was able to do away with such an image as her career continued to evolve.The outpouring of love from so many different people reveals how quickly she’d been able to shed off the image in the last twenty years or so, becoming a well-respected part of Hollywood in the process. Given her almost decade-long battle with cancer, it’s clear she was always determined to do her best no matter the role she had to play.
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Despite her death,Shannen Dohertyis expected to appear in a new movie,How to Make a Deal with the Devil, which has finished filming as of writing. While this will be the final time the actor appears onscreen, it won’t be the last time her former co-stars honor her memory. The emotional responses to her death show that many of her friends will be processing it for some time to come.
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