A Look Back At Her Life And Career In Photos

Shannen Doherty, "Beverly Hills, 90210" Star, Dies at 53

A Look Back at Her Life and Career in Photos

Shannen Doherty, the raven-haired actress known for playing headstrong characters in the 1990s, has died at the age of 53. Doherty's death was confirmed by her publicist on Feb. 11, 2023. No cause of death was immediately released.

Doherty first rose to fame as Brenda Walsh on the teen drama "Beverly Hills, 90210," which premiered in 1990. She played the role for four seasons before leaving the show in 1994. Doherty later returned to the show for a brief stint in 1998.

After leaving "Beverly Hills, 90210," Doherty starred in a number of other television shows and movies, including "Charmed," "North Shore," and "90210." She also appeared in several stage productions, including "The Vagina Monologues" and "Chicago."

In 2015, Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy, and she was declared cancer-free in 2017. However, in 2020, the cancer returned, and Doherty announced that it had spread to her lymph nodes.

Doherty's death is a tragic loss for the entertainment industry and for her many fans. She was a talented actress and a brave woman who fought cancer with courage and grace.