Shannen Doherty's Charmed costar Alyssa Milano and cast of 90210 lead stars paying tribute after her death at 53 following cancer battle: 'The world is less without her'
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Alyssa Milano joined other celebrities paying tribute to her Charmed costar Shannen Doherty on Sunday, July 14, following her death at just 53.
The Beverly Hills, 90210, star had been battling breast cancer that she eventually said had spread to her brain.
Alyssa played Phoebe Halliwell in the long-running WB show Charmed, about a trio of witch sisters.
She issued a statement acknowledging the 'troubled' nature of their relationship but said 'the world is less without her.'
'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 said via Entertainment Weekly.
Alyssa Milano joined other celebrities paying tribute to her Charmed costar Shannen Elizabeth on Sunday, July 14, following her death at just 53; pictured in 2016
Shannen played Prue Halliwell on the long-running WB supernatural series
Olivia Munn wrote that it was unbelievable to her that she and Shannen had become good friends as she grew up idolizing the cast of 90210
'She was a talented actress, beloved by many, and the world is less without her. My condolences to all who loved her.'
The cast of 90210 paid tribute to their fallen co-star.
Jason Priestley, who played Shannen's twin brother Brandon Walsh on 90210 wrote: '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.'
Shannen's former 90210 co-star Jennie Garth - who played Kelly Taylor - said that she was 'still processing my tremendous grief over the loss of my long time friend.'
'Shannen [is] the woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known,' the 52-year-old I Choose Me podcaster wrote on Instagram.
'Our connection was real and honest. We were so often pitted against each other but none of that reflected the truth of our real relationship which was one built on mutual respect and admiration. She was courageous, passionate, determined and very loving and generous. I will miss her and will always honor her deeply in my heart and in my memories. My heart breaks for her family and Bowie.'
Brian Austin Green wrote: 'Shan. My sister… You loved me through everything. You were a big part of my understanding of love. I'll miss you more than I know how to process right now. Thank you for the gift of you.'
Carol Potter, who plated Brenda and Brandon's mother on 90210, wrote: 'Shocked and saddened by news of Shannon Doherty's death. What a journey she has been on! Gone too soon. Throughout, she stayed true to herself and gave us an example of courage and perseverance in facing her own death. May she rest in peace.'
Shannen first revealed she had breast cancer in 2015. More recently it spread to her brain; pictured in 2019 in Beverly Hills
Jason Priestley, who played Shannen's twin brother Brandon Walsh on 90210 wrote: 'Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Shannen,' Jason Priestley Instagram
'She was a force of nature and I will miss her. Sending love and light to her family in this dark time,' Jason wrote
Brian Austin Green wrote: 'Shan. My sister… You loved me through everything. You were a big part of my understanding of love. I'll miss you more than I know how to process right now. Thank you for the gift of you'
Shannen's former 90210 co-star Jennie Garth - who played Kelly Taylor - said that she was 'still processing my tremendous grief over the loss of my long time friend'
![The 52-year-old I Choose Me podcaster wrote: 'Shannen [is] the woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known. Our connection was real and honest. We were so often pitted against each other but none of that reflected the truth of our real relationship which was one built on mutual respect and admiration. She was courageous, passionate, determined and very loving and generous. I will miss her and will always honor her deeply in my heart and in my memories. My heart breaks for her family and Bowie.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/15/00/87336405-13633367-The_52_year_old_I_Choose_Me_podcaster_wrote_Shannen_is_the_woman-a-183_1720999873734.jpg)
The 52-year-old I Choose Me podcaster wrote: 'Shannen [is] the woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known. Our connection was real and honest. We were so often pitted against each other but none of that reflected the truth of our real relationship which was one built on mutual respect and admiration. She was courageous, passionate, determined and very loving and generous. I will miss her and will always honor her deeply in my heart and in my memories. My heart breaks for her family and Bowie.
Gabrielle Carteris, who played brainy Andrea Zuckerman on 90210, posted on Instagram: 'So young - so sad. May you RIP Shannon. I know Luke is there with open arms to love you,' she wrote referring to Luke Perry, who played Dylan McKay on 90210 and died in 2019
Gabrielle Carteris, who played brainy Andrea Zuckerman on 90210, posted on Instagram: 'So young - so sad. May you RIP Shannon. I know Luke is there with open arms to love you,' she wrote referring to Luke Perry, who played Dylan McKay on 90210 and died in 2019.
Tori Spelling, 51, took to social media on Sunday to share a heartbreaking post.
She posted a photo of herself and Shannen for her roughly 1.7 million followers on Instagram Stories and wrote as a caption: 'I don't have outward words yet.'
'But WE knew and that's what matters,' she added.
The post included rows of red broken heart emojis and a burst of gold sparkles on the top line.
Beverly Hills, 90210 was created by Darren Star, 62, and produced by Spelling's late father Aaron Spelling, who died in 2006 at age 83.
Spelling portrayed Donna Martin, who grew up in Beverly Hills as the daughter of a successful physician and a socialite.
Tori Spelling, 51, took to social media on Sunday to share a heartbreaking post
Rose McGowan, who joined the cast of Charmed in season four as the Halliwell sisters' half sister Paige, shared a slideshow of photos of Shannen.
'Shannen Doherty had the heart of a lion. Passion for craft is often mislabeled as trouble. Shannen was passion. I met her in the 90s and was awed. Getting to really know her later in life, a beautiful gift. This woman fought to live,' McGowan began her tribute.
'We laughed at dark forces who wanted us to hate each other, instead we chose love and respect. A soft-hearted badass as there ever was. A force of energy that will live forever in hearts. May angels and God carry her to the holy kingdom.'
Dave Coulier of Full House wrote a touching tribute to the late actress on X (formerly Twitter).
'RIP Shannen Doherty. I met her during the Full House days. She was lovely and had a beautiful smile. 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.'
Academy Award winner Viola Davis commented on People's Instagram post about Shannen's death.
'Oh man! So sad. Rest in peace❤,' the How To Get Away With Murder star wrote.
Carol Potter, who plated Brenda and Brandon's mother on 90210, wrote: 'Shocked and saddened by news of Shannon Doherty's death. What a journey she has been on! Gone too soon. Throughout, she stayed true to herself and gave us an example of courage and perseverance in facing her own death. May she rest in peace'
Rose McGowan , who joined the cast of Charmed in season four as the Halliwell sisters' half sister Paige, shared a slideshow of photos of Shannen. Rose McGowan Instagram
'Shannen Doherty had the heart of a lion. Passion for craft is often mislabeled as trouble. Shannen was passion. I met her in the 90s and was awed. Getting to really know her later in life, a beautiful gift. This woman fought to live,' McGowan began her tribute
Shannen got into acting as a child, landing a role on the last season of Little House on the Prairie a sJenny Wilder
Dave Coulier of Full House wrote a touching tribute to the late actress on X (formerly Twitter)
Katie Couric shared a slideshow of images the late star – including one photo of the women hugging each other at a Stand Up to Cancer event
Olivia Munn, who recently had a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy amid her own breast cancer battle, shared a message in her Instagram Story.
'I am absolutely heartbroken over the passing of Shannen Doherty. When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer I remembered how bravely she let the world into her journey and reached out to her,' she began.
'We become instant friends – which i honestly couldn't comprehend at times because watching her on 90210 was everything to me when I was 10.
The House star went on to talk about how Shannen had reached out to her to see if there was anything she could do to help her, even as she was in the end stages of fighting her own battle against the disease.
Katie Couric shared a slideshow of images the late star – including one photo of the women hugging each other at a Stand Up to Cancer event.
'I'm so sad to hear this news...Shannen Doherty has died after years living with cancer. She was 53.'
Brian Krause, who played Leo Wyatt on Charmed, shared a tribute on Instagram, writing: 'You showed me what strength is,' he wrote.
'You taught me to be fearless and live with purpose. To know your value and stick to your determinations. Forever loved! Truly heartbroken.'
Brian Krause, who played Leo Wyatt on Charmed, shared a tribute on Instagram\
Filmmaker Kevin Smith worked with Shannen on 1995's Mallrats and 2001's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and credited Doherty for changing the dynamic of the culture.
Olivia Munn, who recently had a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy amid her own breast cancer battle, shared a message in her Instagram Story.
In 1990 Shannen landed her breakout role as Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210
'She's died way too soon. I already miss you, Do-Do. Thank you for going to the Mall with me – and for thirty years of friendship. My Canadian pal was right: you are (and always will be) an American icon,' Smith concluded his lengthy and gushing tribute, seen here in 2019
Filmmaker Kevin Smith worked with Shannen on 1995's Mallrats and 2001's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
Director Kevin Smith credited Doherty for changing the dynamic of the culture.
'Long before any other pop culture figure 'broke the internet' @theshando singlehandedly shattered it in the early 90's. This is an incredible accomplishment considering the internet as we know it didn't even exist yet,' he wrote, alongside a carousel of pictures of him and the actress.
Smith continued: 'She's died way too soon. I already miss you, Do-Do. Thank you for going to the Mall with me – and for thirty years of friendship. My Canadian pal was right: you are (and always will be) an American icon,' he concluded his lengthy and gushing tribute.
