‘Charmed’, ‘90210’ Stars Pay Tribute to Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty’s former co-stars include: Beverly Hills, 90210 And Charm They pay tribute to the actress who died Saturday at the age of 53 after a long battle with breast cancer.

On Sunday, Jason Priestley, who played Doherty’s twin brother in 90210, Share an old photo of them as Brandon and Brianna Walsh.

“I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Shannen.” books On Instagram. “She was a force of nature and will be missed. Sending love and light to her family during this dark time.”

Carol Potter, who played the siblings’ on-screen mother, Cindy Walsh, also remembered Doherty on social media, writing“It was an amazing journey! She left too soon. She stayed true to herself throughout the journey and set an example of courage and perseverance in the face of her death. May God have mercy on her pure soul.”

they Beverly Hills, 90210 Co-star Brian Austin Green, who played David, posted an emotional tribute of his own on Instagram. “Shan. My sister. You loved me in every way. You were a huge part of my understanding of love. I will miss you more than I know how to comprehend right now. Thank you for your gift,” he wrote.

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Alyssa Milano, who played Doherty’s sister on the long-running TV series “The Witch” Charmshare a statement with Entertainment Weekly Sunday after news of the death of her former co-worker.

“It’s no secret that Shannon and I had a complicated relationship,” Milano began, admitting to the behind-the-scenes tension between the two during filming. Charm. “But at her core she was someone I deeply respected and admired. She was a talented actress, loved by so many, and the world is a lesser place without her. My condolences to all who loved her.”

Rose McGowan, who played Paige Matthews on the supernatural drama, shared her own tribute on social media. “Shannen Doherty had the heart of a lion,” McGowan wrote on Twitter. Instagram“A passion for crafts is often seen as a problem. Shannen’s was a passion. I met her in the ’90s and was blown away. To really get to know her later in life was a beautiful gift. This woman fought for her life.”

“Shannen knew how to be a star because she was one from a young age. Her work ethic was inspiring to the end. Shannen’s immense love for directing, acting, Holly, her friends, her parents, her dog, and her beloved fans was legendary. Our lives were intertwined in a unique way. We laughed at the dark forces that wanted us to hate each other. Instead we chose to love and respect. She was as kind-hearted and strong as ever. A force of energy that will live on in hearts forever.”

they Charm The series stars Brian Krause, who spent eight seasons on the series playing Leo White, praised and commended Doherty for her strength, saying, “You taught me to be fearless and to live with purpose. To know my worth and to stand by my decisions. I love you forever! My heart is truly broken.”

Dorian Gregory, who portrayed Daryl Morris on the show, spoke directly to Doherty, Write a comment on the image From the cast together on stage, “Shanny… When words are worthless, don’t use them. With admiration and love for your strength, kindness and beauty. With a heavy heart, there are no words to use.”

Gabrielle Carteris, who starred in Beverly Hills, 90210 Andrea Zuckerman remembered actress and Luke Perry, who played Doherty’s on-screen friend Dylan, who died after suffering a stroke in 2019.

“Too small – too sad” I wrote“Rest in peace, Shannon. I know Luke is here with open arms to love you.”

peer Beverly Hills, 90210 Tori Spelling, who played Donna, posted a photo of herself with Doherty on her social media page. Instagram storyjust writing, “I don’t have any outward words yet… but we knew and that’s all that matters.”

Jennie Garth, who played Kelly in the series, subscriber She is “still grieving the loss of Doherty, who she described as “one of the strongest people I have ever known”.

“Our relationship was real and honest,” Garth continued. “We were competitive with each other a lot, but none of that reflected the reality of our true relationship, which was built on mutual respect and admiration.”

Director Kevin Smith, who directed Doherty’s 1995 comedy Water ratsThey also took a walk down memory lane, sharing photos of them hanging out over the years as they reflected on Doherty’s career.

Long before any other figure in pop culture “broke the internet” [Doherty] “He broke it single-handedly in the early ’90s,” Smith wrote on Instagram“This is an incredible achievement considering the Internet as we know it did not yet exist.”

He praised his friend, director Malcolm Ingram, who helped Doherty land the lead role. Water rats“When I told him my next movie was basically”employees “In a shopping mall,” Malcolm insisted, “then you have to pick Doherty! She’s an American icon!” That’s what she was, and so much more.

“Shannen was a real talent and became a good friend, but lest anyone forget, she was the only reason Water rats It got the green light in 1995. That’s because Shannon was one of the most famous people on the planet – and the fact that she chose Water rats As her first follow-up 90210 “You made this movie a reality.”

“You died too soon. I miss you already, Doo Doo. Thank you for going to the mall with me – and for 30 years of friendship. My Canadian friend was right: you are (and always will be) an American icon,” he added.

Eric West, who appeared alongside Doherty in the 2021 thriller fort, books“My heart is broken. I had the pleasure of meeting Shannen Doherty while filming our movie. Fort “A little over 2 years ago! She was full of warm energy and positive vibes. She was young and very talented. I wish her a speedy recovery.”

The land before time And All dogs go to heaven Director Don Bluth, who worked with Doherty on the 1982 animated film Secret of sleep, He posted pictures of himself with the actress.“Rest in peace Shannen. You were truly an amazing woman. I’m so glad we met again. My heart is heavy today, the world is in chaos, but you are safe at home with the angels. I love you,” she wrote.

Doherty also remembered her old friend, Sarah Michelle Gellar, sharing a series of photos on Instagram showing the duo over the years.

“How do you find the right words to sum up 30 years of friendship?” Gellar wrote. “I keep reminding myself that this pain is only possible because of all the love.”

After thanking fans for their support, she continued: “I love all the messages about how much @theshando means to you. So let’s honor her. More than anything, Shan loves animals, especially dogs. In her memory, let’s support our favorite animal charities. Whether it’s donating money, stopping by a local shelter and offering hugs and walks to the animals there, or even just tagging them in the comments so others can recognize their work. I know this would make our girl happy (and bring on that deep laugh we all love).”

Doherty got her big break as a teen actress playing Heather Duke in the 1988 dark school drama HeatherBut she gained real fame with her role as the dark-skinned Brenda Walsh in Fox’s Beverly Hills, 90210Although the show ran for 10 seasons, Doherty left after the end of the fourth season following tensions with her fellow cast members as well as the stress of her father’s illness. She continued her television success with the 1998 series The Last Jedi. Charm, She plays Prue Halliwell, the eldest member of the Halliwell trio of witches.

Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2015. Two years later, she announced that she was in remission, but in 2020, she revealed that her cancer had returned. She continued to work while battling the disease and hosted a podcast Let’s be clear with Shannen Dohertywhere she talked about her career and spoke candidly about how breast cancer affected her life.