De publicist van Shannen heeft via een persbericht aan people.com laten weten dat Shannen gisteren in het bijzijn van o.a. haar moeder en hond Bowie is overleden. Sinds 2016 leed Shannen aan borstkanker wat na remissie in 2020 terugkeerde en sinds vorig jaar wat uitgezaaid naar haar hersenen. Shannen is 53 jaar geworden.
“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 fighting the disease. 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 at this time so they can grieve in peace,”
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Alyssa via Entertainment Weekly: “It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but at its core was someone I deeply respected and was in awe of. She was a talented actress, beloved by many, and the world is less without her. My condolences to all who loved her.”
