Shannen Doherty Bagged A Hosting Gig Shortly Before Her Death
A week before her tragic demise, Shannen Doherty was gearing up for a "Charmed" reunion.
The actress, best known for starring in the witch series, reportedly joined hands with iHeartPodcasts for a walk down memory lane. She and her former co-stars were set to relive their glory days on a new podcast, but the show will continue without her.
Shannen Doherty took her final breath on Saturday, July 13 at 53. Her death comes after a years-long battle with cancer.
Shannen Doherty Dies After Appearing In Podcast Premiere
New reports show Doherty scored a podcast deal with her "Charmed" co-stars Holly Marie Combs, Drew Fuller, and Brian Krause. The group joined iHeartPodcasts to launch "The House of Halliwell: A Charmed Rewatch Podcast."
iHeartMedia announced the show on July 8 with the podcast premiere featuring Doherty as one of the co-hosts.
She and her former castmates were set to reflect on their "Charmed" days, with the program's description promising the best witchery tales. The podcast's synopsis read:
"Prepare to be spellbound as the original cast of Charmed welcomes you inside the House of Halliwell podcast. Relive the witchery, one episode at a time, with Shannen Doherty, Holly Marie Combs, Drew Fuller, and Brian Krause while they rewatch the show right along with you!"
"'Witch' storylines did they love? What REALLY went down behind the scenes of the cult favorite?" the description, per Toofab, continued, adding: "From special powers to special effects, the cast is ready to walk us through one of the most talked about sets in TV history."
Doherty's 'Charmed' Co-stars Honored Her Memory
Doherty starred as Prue Halliwell in the fantasy drama alongside Holly Marie Combs and Alyssa Milano as her onscreen sisters. She appeared on the show until its third season and was replaced by Rose McGowan in season 4.
However, her time on the series was cemented in her co-stars' hearts, and they honored her death with touching tributes. Milano addressed her passing in a poignant statement, reading:
"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."
Brian Krause echoed similar sentiments, writing, "You taught me to be fearless and live with purpose. To know your value and stick to your determinations. Forever loved! Truly heartbroken."
Doherty Dies After Years-Long Battle With Cancer
As reported by The Blast, Doherty passed away over the weekend at 53. Her longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed her death in a statement, reading:
"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," Sloane concluded.
Doherty was vocal about her cancer battle, which began with a breast cancer diagnosis in 2015. After a brief remission, the disease returned in 2017 and worsened late last year when she revealed it had spread to her bones.
How Shannen Doherty Felt Amid Her Cancer Battle
Dealing with a terminal illness was an emotional journey for Doherty, once lamenting her fate and asking "Why me?" as her condition worsened. In her words:
"I definitely have days where I say, 'Why me?'" Doherty told the publication before her passing. "And then I go, well, 'Why not me? Who else? Who else besides me deserves this?' None of us do."
When her cancer returned in 2017, Doherty confessed it was a challenging diagnosis to handle, saying, "It's going to come out in a matter of days or a week that I'm stage 4. So my cancer came back, and that's why I'm here."
She added, "I don't think I've processed it. It's a bitter pill to swallow in a lot of ways." Despite her health struggles, Doherty continued to live her best life and signed on the TV reboot of "Beverly Hills, 90210" in 2019.
The 'Charmed' Star Was Optimistic About Beating Cancer
In the final Instagram post before her death, The Blast noted that Doherty was hopeful about beating cancer. She shared a video from her "Let's Be Clear" podcast, sharing her optimism about surviving the deadly disease.
Doherty confessed that it was "scary" not knowing how long she would continue her chemotherapy treatments. However, there was hope because the molecular structure of her cancer cells had changed.
"For the first time, in a couple of months probably, I feel hopeful because there are so many more protocols now. Whereas, before, I was hopeful, but I was still getting prepared," she said.
Rest in peace, Shannen Doherty.
