Actress Shannen Doherty Has Died at Age 53

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Actress Shannen Doherty Has Died at Age 53Neilson Barnard - Getty Images

Actress Shannen Doherty has died after a nearly decade-long battle with breast cancer.

According to People, Shannen's publicist Leslie Sloane released a statement confirming the news. She said, "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. 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."

The Tennessee native began acting as a child in Father Murphy and Little House on the Prairie. She later gained fame with roles in Heathers, Beverly Hills, 90210, Charmed, and more.

Shannen was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. After going into remission, her cancer returned in 2019. In 2023, she shared on Instagram that she had undergone surgery after the cancer had spread to her brain.

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Our hearts go out to Shannen's family and friends during this difficult time.

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