Beverly Hills, 90210 stars react to Shannen Doherty’s death

Members of Beverly Hills, 90210 The cast has begun to speak out in the wake of former co-stars Shannen Doherty‘s death.

“I am shocked and saddened to hear of the death of my friend Shannen,” Jason Priestley wrote on Instagram on Sunday, July 14. “She was a force of nature and I will miss her. Sending love and light to her family during this dark time.”

The news of Doherty’s death came in the early hours of Sunday morning. The actress died at the age of 53 after a years-long battle with cancer, her publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed to We weekly.

“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 battling the disease,” the statement said. “The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones and her dog, Bowie. The family requests privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”

Doherty was first diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in 2015. After years of remission, she publicly announced her diagnosis in 2017. Years later, Doherty revealed that the cancer had spread to her bones.

“I don’t want to die,” she said People in November 2023 with a health update. “I’m not done living. I’m not done loving. I’m not done creating. I’m not done changing things hopefully for the better.”

During her battle with cancer, Doherty’s famous friends and co-stars have publicly voiced their support, and the cast of the Fox drama is no exception. Doherty played Brenda Walsh (twin sister of Brandon from Priestly) in four seasons of the cult series. Her on-screen love interest Luke Perry died in 2019 at the age of 52 from the effects of a stroke.

Scroll down to see which Beverly Hills: 90210 The actors have so far paid tribute to Doherty:

Jason Priestley

Priestley shared an old photo of himself and Doherty as he remembered his co-star.

Carol Potter

“Shocked and saddened to hear of Shannon Doherty’s passing. What a journey she’s been on!” Potter, who played Brenda’s mother Cindy Walsh on the show, wrote on Instagram on Sunday. “Gone too soon. She stayed true to herself throughout and gave us an example of courage and perseverance in dealing with her own death. May she rest in peace.❤️🙏.”

Gabrielle Carteris

“So young – so sad,” Carteris, who played Andrea Zuckerman in the series, wrote on Instagram on Sunday. “Rest in peace, Shannon. I know Luke is there with open arms to love you.”

Carteris issued a separate statement to Usand wrote: “Shannon was so young and so brave. By sharing her journey with us, she helped so many. My heart goes out to her family and I know Luke welcomes them with open arms.”

Brian Austin Green

“Shan. My sister… you loved me through everything,” the actor, who played David Silver in the series, wrote on his Instagram story on Sunday. “You were a huge part of my understanding of love. I will miss you more than I can handle right now. Thank you for this gift 💔 💔.”

Matthew Laurance

“This is how I want to remember her,” Laurance, who played Mel Silver on the show, wrote on X next to a picture of the younger Doherty. “So much of her life was difficult and complicated… I had a wonderful relationship with her. And I’m so grateful that I got to spend three days with her at Lexington Comic Con four months ago. Our hugs together were beautiful… Especially the last long one. May she now rest in peace forever.”

Tori Spelling

Spelling posted a photo of the two women embracing next to a row of red hearts on her Instagram story on Sunday, July 14. “I don’t have words for this yet. But we knew and that’s what matters,” she wrote under the photo.

Jennie Garth

“I am still processing my tremendous grief over the loss of my longtime friend Shannen,” Garth wrote on Instagram alongside two old photos of the women on the set of the TV drama.

“The woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known. Our connection was real and honest,” Garth continued. “We were pitted against each other so many times, but none of it reflected the truth of our real relationship, which was based on mutual respect and admiration.”

The What I like About You Alum continued, “She was brave, passionate, determined and very loving and generous. I will miss her and will always honor her deeply in my heart and memories. My heart breaks for her family and Bowie 💔.”