Shannen Doherty: Beloved Actress Passes Away at 53 after Long Battle with Cancer

Beverly Hills, California United States of America
Doherty gained recognition for roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed. Her acting career began in late 1980s.
Doherty's passing confirmed by publicist Leslie Sloane.
Doherty's personal life included a split from husband Kurt Iswarienko and breast cancer diagnosis that spread to her brain.
Shannen Doherty, beloved actress, passed away on July 13, 2024 at age 53 after long battle with cancer.
Shannen Doherty: Beloved Actress Passes Away at 53 after Long Battle with Cancer

Shannen Doherty, the beloved actress known for her roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed, passed away on July 13, 2024 at the age of 53 after a long battle with cancer. Doherty's diagnosis was first made public in 2015 when she underwent a mastectomy followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. In February 2020, she revealed in a lawsuit that her terminal cancer had progressed to the point where she could no longer live peacefully in her home due to damage caused by the Woolsey Fire.

Doherty's acting career began in the late 1980s with roles on Little House on the Prairie, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, and Our House. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210 from 1990 to 1994. After leaving the show due to reports of friction with other cast members, she went on to star as Prue Halliwell on Charmed from 1998 to 2001.

Doherty's personal life was not without its challenges. She split from her husband Kurt Iswarienko in April 2023, and in January 2023, she revealed via Instagram that her breast cancer had spread to her brain. She underwent radiation treatment for the brain tumor a few months later.

Doherty's passing was confirmed by her publicist Leslie Sloane in statements to People magazine and other outlets. The family has asked for privacy at this time as they grieve the loss of their beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.



Confidence

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Doubts
  • It's unclear if Doherty's breast cancer had spread to other parts of her body before the Woolsey Fire damage.
  • The exact cause of Doherty's passing has not been disclosed.

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  • Unique Points
    • Doherty produced a reality show called Breaking Up With Shannen Doherty and later appeared in Off the Map With Shannen.
  • Accuracy
    • Doherty left Beverly Hills, 90210 at the end of season four due to reports of friction with other cast members.
    • She was later cast as Prue Halliwell on Charmed from 1998 to 2001.
    • Doherty directed three episodes of Charmed and was killed off at the end of the third season.
    • Doherty appeared in feature films such as Heathers, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Mallrats, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
    • Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, went into remission in 2017, but the cancer returned and spread by 2019. She continued working despite her illness.
    • Doherty was briefly married to Ashley Hamilton and Rick Salomon, and later married photographer Kurt Iswarienko in 2011. They filed for divorce in 2023.
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  • Unique Points
    • Doherty left Beverly Hills, 90210 at the end of season four due to reports of friction with other cast members.
  • Accuracy
    • Shannen Doherty left Beverly Hills, 90210 at the end of season four due to reports of friction with other cast members.
    • Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and went into remission in 2017.
    • Doherty had a brain tumor removed last year and revealed the disease had spread to her bones.
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96%

  • Unique Points
    • Doherty left Beverly Hills, 90210 at the end of season four due to reports of friction with other cast members.
    • She was later cast as Prue Halliwell on Charmed from 1998 to 2001.
  • Accuracy
    • Doherty left Beverly Hills, 90210 at the end of season four.
    • Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.
    • Doherty had a brain tumor removed last year and revealed the disease had spread to her bones.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • Doherty passed away surrounded by loved ones including her dog Bowie.
  • Accuracy
    • Shannen Doherty passed away at the age of 53.
    • Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.
    • She was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation.
    • Doherty left Beverly Hills, 90210 at the end of season four due to reports of friction with other cast members.
    • Doherty was briefly married to Ashley Hamilton and Rick Salomon.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • Doherty revealed in a lawsuit that she was ‘dying’ of terminal cancer in 2020 due to legal battles stemming from damage to her home caused by the Woolsey Fire.
    • Doherty split from her husband Kurt Iswarienko in April 2023.
    • Doherty revealed via Instagram that her breast cancer had spread to her brain in January 2023 and underwent radiation treatment.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication