Stars react to Shannen Doherty’s death at 53

Honoring celebrities Shannen Dohertywho died on Saturday, July 13, at the age of 53.

“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 battling the disease for many years,” said Doherty’s spokeswoman Leslie Sloane told We weekly in a statement on Sunday, July 14. “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 during this time so they can grieve in peace.”

After the news of the Beverly Hills, 90210 Alum’s death made headlines, with many stars and former colleagues sharing their memories of the actress and offering their condolences. Scroll down to find out more:

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Olivia Munn

Munn, who recently underwent a mastectomy and hysterectomy amid her own battle with breast cancer, shared a poignant message in the comments on Doherty’s June 25 Instagram post.

“Fly so high, my friend 💔💔💔💔”, commented Munn.

Alyssa Milan

Milano starred with Doherty in The WBs Charmed for the first three seasons. Doherty claimed back in December 2023 that Milano was the reason for her firing. (Milano denied the claims at the time.)

“It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but at the core, it was someone I deeply respected and was in awe of,” Milano said Us on Sunday in an exclusive statement. “She was a talented actress, loved by many and the world is less without her. My condolences to all who loved her.”

Jason Priestley

“I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Shannen. She was a force of nature and I will miss her. I send love and light to her family during this dark time,” said Doherty’s Beverly Hills, 90210 Twin Priesley wrote on Instagram.

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Eric West

“My heart is broken. It was a pleasure to meet Shannen Doherty during the filming of our movie. fortress a little over two years ago,” West wrote of X. “She was full of warm energy and positive vibes. So young. So talented. May she rest in peace.”

Misan Harriman

“RIP Shannen Doherty,” the photographer, best known for his relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, wrote about X.

Patrick Dancy

“You are now FREE. No pain, no suffering,” the actor wrote in an Instagram comment under Doherty’s last post. “Only bliss, only love, only peace. Rest well young lady. Peace and comfort to your family.”🙏🏽🕊️.”

Genevan Gross

“I hope Dylan and Brenda are enjoying a milkshake at the Peach Pit in heaven after surfing. RIP Shannen Doherty,” said the Curb your enthusiasm Author writes about X, with reference to Doherty’s 90210 Co-star Luke Perry. (Perry died in 2019.)

Katie Couric

“I am so sad to hear this news,” Couric wrote on Instagram on Sunday, posting a series of photos of Doherty. In one photo, Couric and Doherty are smiling while embracing.

Jason Momoa

“❤️❤️❤️❤️💔💔💔🤍🤍,” Momoa commented on Doherty’s latest Instagram post.

Kate Beckinsale

“I love you. Fly high you beautiful, kind, sweet lady. This hits me hard. Your heart, courage and kindness will be so missed ♥️♥️💔💔💔,” Beckinsale commented on Doherty’s recent Instagram upload.

Selma Blair

“♥️ Thank you for being here. Thank you for showing us how to keep going. Rebel heart,” Blair commented on Doherty’s latest Instagram post.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Riverdale Creator Aguirre-Sacasa shared a heartfelt post on Instagram in memory of Doherty, who made a guest appearance in season 4 of the CW series.

“RIP Shannen Doherty. I grew up watching you in so many iconic, meaningful movies and shows,” Aguirre-Sacasa captioned his post. “I was beyond honored and humbled and grateful that you were a part of our most extraordinary episode of #Riverdale yet. Thank you forever.💔😰💔😰🚀”

Lili Reinhart

Reinhart, who played Betty Cooper in Riverdaleshared Aguirre-Sacasa’s memorial post on her Instagram story. “What a special experience it was to meet her. I will never forget it,” she wrote about meeting Doherty.

Marcia Cross

Cross took X to express her condolences on the death of Doherty. “Shannen Doherty lived her battle against cancer publicly and with so much courage,” said the Desperate Housewives Alum wrote: “I will miss her wild spirit.”

David Coulier

“RIP Shannen Doherty. I met her during the Full House days. She was lovely and had a beautiful smile,” said the Full house Alum wrote on X next to a photo of Doherty in a “Stand Up to Cancer” shirt.

He added: “Today I will also remember the women in my life who have all succumbed to cancer – my mother, my sister Sharon and my niece Shannon, who were all so strong and so beautiful. #RIPShannenDoherty #RIP.”

Yvette Nicole Brown

“Such sad news. I had hoped she would beat the disease again,” Community Alum wrote about X.