Olivia Munn and More Stars Mourn Shannen Doherty After Death at 53
Celebrities are paying tribute to Shannen Doherty, who 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 many years of fighting the disease,” Doherty’s publicist Leslie Sloane told Us Weekly in a Sunday, July 14, statement. “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.”
After the news of the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum’s death made headlines, many stars and former coworkers shared their memories of the actress and offered their condolences. Keep scrolling for more:
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Olivia Munn
Munn, who recently underwent a mastectomy and a hysterectomy amid her own breast cancer battle, shared a poignant message in the comments of Doherty’s June 25 Instagram post.
“Fly so high, my friend ????????,” Munn commented.
Alyssa Milano
Milano starred with Doherty on The WB’s Charmed for its first three seasons. Doherty previously claimed in December 2023 that Milano was the reason she was fired. (Milano denied the claims at the time.)
“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,” Milano told Us on Sunday in an exclusive statement. “She was a talented actress, beloved by many and the world is less without her. My condolences to all who loved her.”
Jason Priestley
"Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Shannen. She was a force of nature and I will miss her. Sending love and light to her family in this dark time," Doherty's Beverly Hills, 90210 twin, Priestley, wrote via Instagram.
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Eric West
“My heart is broken. It was a pleasure to meet Shannen Doherty while filming our movie Fortress a little over 2 years ago,” West wrote via X. “She was full of warm energy and positive vibes. So young. So talented. May she rest well.”
Misan Harriman
“RIP Shannen Doherty,” the photographer, best known for his relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, wrote via X.
Patrick Dancy
“You are now FREE. No pain, no suffering,” the actor wrote via Instagram comment underneath Doherty’s last post. "Only Bliss, only love, only peace. Rest well young lady. Peace and comfort to your family.???????.”
Gennefer Gross
“I hope Dylan and Brenda are enjoying a post-surf milkshake at the Peach Pit in the sky. RIP Shannen Doherty,” the Curb Your Enthusiasm writer penned via X, referring to Doherty’s 90210 costar Luke Perry. (Perry died in 2019.)
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Katie Couric
“I’m so sad to hear this news,” Couric wrote via Instagram on Sunday, alongside a series of pics of Doherty. In one image, Couric and Doherty smiled as they embraced.
Jason Momoa
“????????????????????,” Momoa commented on Doherty’s most recent Instagram post.
Kate Beckinsale
“Love you. Fly high lovely kind sweetheart woman. This hits 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 most recent Instagram post.
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Riverdale creator Aguirre-Sacasa shared a heartfelt post via Instagram memorializing Doherty, who guest-starred in season 4 of the CW series.
“RIP Shannen Doherty. Grew up watching you in so many iconic, meaningful movies and shows,” Aguirre-Sacasa captioned his post. “Was beyond honored and humbled and grateful that you were a part of our most special episode of #Riverdale ever. Thank you forever.??????????”
Lili Reinhart
Reinhart, who portrayed Betty Cooper on Riverdale, shared Aguirre-Sacasa’s memoriam post via her Instagram Story. “What a special experience it was meeting her. I’ll never forget it,” she wrote of meeting Doherty.
Marcia Cross
Cross took to X to share her condolences over Doherty’s passing. “Shannen Doherty lived out her cancer battle publicly and with such courage,” the Desperate Housewives alum wrote. “I will miss her fierce spirit.”
Dave Coulier
“RIP Shannen Doherty. I met her during the Full House days. She was lovely and had a beautiful smile,” the Full House alum wrote on X alongside a photo of Doherty in a Stand Up to Cancer shirt.
He added, “Today, I’ll also think about the women in my life who all succumbed to cancer - my mom, my sister, Sharon and my niece, Shannon, who all were so strong and so beautiful. #RIPShannenDoherty #RIP.”
Yvette Nicole Brown
“Such sad news. I was hoping she would beat the disease again,” the Community alum wrote on X.
