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Beverly Hills, 90210 star Shannen Doherty passed away at age 53 after a long, public battle with breast cancer. Her publicist confirmed she died peacefully on Saturday, surrounded by loved ones and her dog, Bowie.
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Doherty first revealed her cancer diagnosis in 2015 amid a lawsuit against her former managers, accusing them of financial mismanagement that caused her health insurance to lapse, delaying her treatment.
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In 2020, she disclosed that her cancer had returned and progressed to Stage 4, speaking candidly on her podcast about the fear, uncertainty, and hope tied to her ongoing treatment journey.
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Born in Memphis and raised in Los Angeles, Doherty began acting at age 7, appearing in Little House on the Prairie and later gaining attention for Heathers (1989) and Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985).
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Her breakout role as Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210 turned her into a household name, though she faced constant media scrutiny over alleged on-set conflicts, her relationships, and her rebellious reputation.
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Despite controversies and multiple high-profile marriages, Doherty maintained that her life was calmer than tabloids suggested, showing humor and resilience even in the face of personal and health struggles.
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