The world continues to mourn iconic actor Shannen Doherty, who passed away on Saturday, July 13, at the age of 53 after a long battle with breast cancer.
![Shannen Doherty smiles softly at an event, wearing a simple black top](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/14/18/asset/11ac69ec6c36/sub-buzz-2505-1720981770-1.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)
Since news of her death was reported this morning, celebrity friends and colleagues are coming forward to express their grief and pay respects — including actor Olivia Munn.
![Olivia Munn poses at a red carpet event, wearing a flowing gown with detailed shoulder embellishments](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/14/18/asset/63100f1254f1/sub-buzz-2414-1720981850-1.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)
You might remember that Olivia revealed her diagnosis and has since underwent four surgeries across the last 10 months — including a double mastectomy.
![Olivia Munn attends the "Women in Hollywood" event in a sheer, ruffled blouse, posing in front of a backdrop with the event's title](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/14/18/asset/0eebc23416fd/sub-buzz-2511-1720981946-1.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)
In a statement shared to her IG story, Olivia said that she is "absolutely heartbroken" about Shannen's passing, and that they became "instant friends" after she reached out to her following her own breast cancer diagnosis.
![The image is a heartfelt tribute to Shannen Doherty. The author recalls their deep friendship during Doherty's cancer battle, praising her strength and support](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/14/18/asset/e417e6dc5ac6/sub-buzz-2442-1720982086-1.png)
"We bonded through a shared battle and a desire to help other women," she wrote. "Looking back on the last texts she sent me just a couple months ago, she asked how I was doing and if she could do anything for me...True to form, Shannen was offering her support even though she was in the final stage of fighting this horrific disease."
![Shannen Doherty wearing a blue blazer over a graphic tee and a pendant necklace with a blue gem, smiling slightly at a press event](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/14/18/asset/63100f1254f1/sub-buzz-2437-1720982202-1.jpg)
"Cancer is really scary and Shannen faced it with such dignity, strength and grace. I'm sending all my love to her mother who was her best friend, hero and champion every step of the way."
![Shannen Doherty at a Stand Up To Cancer event wearing a pinstriped jacket over a white shirt, with hoop earrings and long dark hair](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/14/18/asset/9d092781ddb7/sub-buzz-5936-1720982295-1.jpg)
"Fly so high, my friend," Olivia concluded her statement, along with several heartbreak emojis.
![Shannen Doherty smiles at an event, wearing a stylish, long-sleeved dress with sleek, straight hair](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/14/18/asset/11ac69ec6c36/sub-buzz-2548-1720982396-1.jpg)
Other celebs offered their support and feelings in the comments as well:
![Instagram post by Rose McGowan expressing admiration and support for Shannen Doherty's strength and caring nature during her health journey](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/14/18/asset/dac96737d765/sub-buzz-5986-1720982476-1.png)
![Instagram post by caseyrosewilson with three heart emojis, posted 2 hours ago. The post has 15 likes and 1 reply](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/14/18/asset/63100f1254f1/sub-buzz-2462-1720982537-1.png)
You can read Olivia's entire post here.
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