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Shannen Doherty’s co-stars from “Beverly Hills, 90210” mourn her death

Shannen Doherty’s co-stars from “Beverly Hills, 90210” mourn her death

Shannen Doherty is remembered by her “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-stars after her death.

“Shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Shannen,” Jason Priestley wrote on Instagram on Sunday, posting an old photo of himself and the late actress.

“She was a force of nature and I will miss her. I send love and light to her family during this dark time.”

Jason Priestley, Brian Austin Green and other stars of “Beverly Hills, 90210” mourned Shannen Doherty after receiving the news of her death. Niviere David/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shutterstock
“She was a force of nature and I will miss her,” Priestley, who played her twin brother in the series, wrote on Instagram.

Priestly, 54, played Brandon Walsh, the twin brother of Doherty’s Brenda Walsh, in the hit high school drama series.

“Shan. My sister… you loved me through everything,” Brian Austin Green, who played David Silver, wrote in his Instagram story.

“You were a huge part of my understanding of love. I will miss you more than I can handle right now. Thank you for the gift that you are💔 💔.”

“Shan. My sister… you loved me through everything,” Green wrote in his Instagram story. Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup for FOX/Shutterstock
He sweetly added, “You were a huge part of my understanding of love. I will miss you more than I can handle right now.” Instagram/brianaustengreen

Gabrielle Carteris, who played Andrea Zuckerman, posted a photo of heaven on her Instagram feed in memory of Doherty.

“So young – so sad. May you rest in peace Shannon,” she captioned the snap. “I know Luke is there with open arms to love you.”

Her co-star Luke Perry died unexpectedly of a stroke in 2019 at the age of 52.

Gabrielle Carteris, who played Andrea Zuckerman, posted a photo of heaven on her Instagram page to remember her late co-star.
Carol Potter, who played Doherty and Priestley’s mother in the series, wrote: “She stayed true to herself and gave us an example of courage and fortitude in dealing with her own death.”

Carol Potter, who played Doherty and Priestley’s mother in the series, shared a photo of the setting sun on her Instagram feed.

“Shocked and saddened by the news of Shannon Doherty’s passing. What a journey she has been on! Gone too soon,” she wrote.

“She stayed true to herself throughout and was an example of courage and perseverance in dealing with her own death. May she rest in peace.❤️🙏.”

Doherty died on Saturday at the age of 53 – nine years after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Penske Media via Getty Images
During her cancer illness, she regularly informed her fans about her health condition. AFP via Getty Images

Doherty died on Saturday after a years-long battle with breast cancer, which was first discovered in 2015.

After a remission in 2017, the cancer returned at stage 4 in 2019. In 2023, it metastasized to her brain and in November of that year to her bones.

Doherty has spoken openly about her years-long battle with cancer, even admitting in April that she would go through her belongings to make things easier for her mother if she were to die.

She announced in 2017 that her cancer was in remission. WireImage
The “Heathers” actress later told fans that there was a return in season 4 in 2019. AFP via Getty Images

“Because it’s going to be so hard for her, I want other things to be a lot easier. I don’t want her to have to deal with a bunch of stuff. I don’t want her to have four storage rooms full of furniture,” she explained on her podcast “Let’s Be Clear.”

She also talked about why she believed she was fired from the hit series “Charmed” after the third season.

In their podcast in December 2023, she and her former co-star Holly Marie Combs claimed that their co-star Alyssa Milano threatened producers with an employer lawsuit if they did not kick her off the show.

In April, she announced that she was preparing for her death by clearing out her belongings. Instagram / @theshando
She also recently made headlines when she claimed that Alyssa Milano got her fired from “Charmed.” Instagram/Shannen Doherty

While the duo agreed that there was tension between the leads, Combs, 50, claimed nothing ever happened that would have required a lawsuit.

“There are actually people who behave badly and get away with it,” she said. “I don’t think people understand that this has never happened here.”

Milano, 51, addressed the allegations in front of fans at MegaCon Orlando in February, saying the whole situation was “sad.”

Milano sent her condolences upon learning of Doherty’s death on Sunday. Warner Bros/Everett/Shutterstock
“It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but at the core, this was someone I deeply respected and was in awe of,” she said. Warner Bros/Everett/Shutterstock

Nevertheless, she was one of the first people to comment on Doherty’s death on Sunday and express her condolences to “all who loved her”.

“It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but at the core, this was someone I deeply respected and was in awe of,” she told Page Six.

“She was a talented actress, loved by many, and without her the world is less.”