Jennie Garth seen for the first time since Shannen Doherty's death at age 53 from cancer... days after speaking out about her 'tremendous grief over the loss' of her longtime friend and 90210 co-star
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Jennie Garth looked somber as she was seen publicly for the first time after the passing of her longtime friend and 90210 co-star Shannen Doherty.
The actress, 52, was seen stepping out solo on Tuesday in Hollywood, just three days after Shannen's death at age 53 from breast cancer.
Jennie paid tribute on Sunday, one day after her death, via her Instagram, writing a heart-wrenching note along with two throwback pictures together.
'I am still processing my tremendous grief over the loss of my long time friend Shannen, the woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known,' she wrote in the tribute.
Shannen passed away on Saturday, after a nine year battle with breast cancer.
Jennie Garth looked somber as she was seen publicly for the first time after the passing of her longtime friend and 90210 co-star Shannen Doherty
The actress, 52, was seen stepping out solo on Tuesday in Hollywood, just three days after Shannen's death at age 53 from breast cancer
'Our connection was so real and honest. We were so often pitted against each other but none of that reflected the truth in 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 and all the people who loved her,' she wrote.
Shannen was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and went into remission in 2017.
The cancer returned in 2019, and she announced it in 2020, revealing that she had stage 4 cancer and that it spread to her brain.
Shannen's publicist Leslie Sloane announced her death on Sunday via a statement: '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.'
Shannen was 'surrounded by some of her very close friends' in the 'last few hours' before her tragic passing.
The actress died on Saturday while with her loved ones, and was 'in a place where she was comfortable and sleeping and transitioning,' her friend, oncologist Dr. Lawrence D. Piro told People magazine.
She was given 'a lot of care and support' while surrounded by her 'select group' of friends and family with her, as well as her beloved dog Bowie.
'It was somber and sad, but beautiful and loving. The hardest thing about this was that she wasn't ready to leave because she loved life,' Dr. Piro added.
Shannen passed away on Saturday, after a nine year battle with breast cancer.
Jennie and Shannen starred in the hit 90s series Beverly Hills, 90210, alongside Jason Priestley, Luke Perry, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling, Gabrielle Carteris and Ian Ziering; Shannen pictured with Jason Priestley, Ian Ziering and Jennie Frth in a promotional still from 1990
Jennie and Shannen starred in the hit 90s series Beverly Hills, 90210, alongside Jason Priestley, Luke Perry, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling, Gabrielle Carteris and Ian Ziering.
Fellow 90210 co-star Jason Priestley said: '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.'
Brian Austin Green, who also starred in 90210, said: 'Shan. My sister... You loved me through everything. You were a big part of my understanding of love. I'll miss you more that I know how to process right now. Thank you for the gift of you.'
Tori Spelling said: 'I don't have outward words yet. But WE knew and that's what matters.'
Gabrielle Carteris, who played Andrea in the iconic series, also remarked about Luke in her Shannen tribute.
'I know Luke is there with open arms to love you,' in her tribute, as reported by People.
Luke died at age 52 in 2019 from a stroke.
Just this past February, Doherty got emotional when she shared about the time she learned of Perry's death while attending a panel at MegaCon Orlando.
It was shocking,' Doherty said of the loss of her former co-star and friend.
'I have a very visceral reaction whenever someone brings up Luke because as someone with cancer— and a really horrible cancer at stage 4 — I thought I would be the first to go. So when it was Luke, it really just sent me for a tailspin.'
Heartbroken over his loss, Doherty finally found the strength to share a tribute to Perry on social media the day after he died.
'Yesterday morning I got a phone call that devastated me,' she began in the caption with obvious emotion to her words.
Shannen passed away on Saturday, after a nine year battle with breast cancer; pictured May 25, 2010
Jennie paid tribute on Sunday, one day after her death, via her Instagram, writing a heart-wrenching note along with two throwback pictures together
'I am still processing my tremendous grief over the loss of my long time friend Shannen, the woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known,' she wrote in the tribute
Just this past February, Doherty got emotional when she shared about the time she learned of Perry's death while attending a panel at MegaCon Orlando; seen in a promotion shoot from 1992 with Luke Perry
Luke died at age 52 in 2019 from a stroke
'I'm struggling with this loss and am having a hard time with my thoughts. But, my heart goes out to his family and friends who were blessed by his light in their (and mine) lives. Processing this is impossible right now.'
It turns out she and Perry wanted to create some new onscreen magic together, and were trying to find the right production to work on together.
'There is a special kind of love one has for each other when you are experiencing the journey we did on 90210 and of course life in general,' Doherty said, before revealing, 'Luke and I were working on show ideas for us. We wanted to work with each other again and create something special and meaningful for our fans at this stage in our lives.'
The actress was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and went into remission in 2017.
he added, 'I will miss him everyday. Every minute. Every second.'
During that same interview with People in 2019, the Memphis, Tennessee native revealed that she last saw Luke Perry when 'they met up for lunch' only a few weeks before his death.
'I walked in and there he was, smiling, with his dog Penny and her bed under the booth, happy as can be,' she recalled. 'I will never forget — and will miss — Luke looking at me with that smile of his saying … "Shan."'
While attending a 90210 panel at RewindCon Chicago, weeks before his death in 2019, Perry heaped high praise on Doherty, telling the audience, 'None of us are up here today without Shannen.'
Doherty and Perry starred together on Beverly Hills, 90210 for the first four seasons of the hit series from 1990-1994; Perry would stay for two more seasons and then leave, only to return for the finale 10th season; they starred with Ian Ziering, Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, and Gabrielle Carteris
'There is a special kind of love one has for each other when you are experiencing the journey we did on 90210 and of course life in general,' Doherty told People during an interview in 2019, soon after sudden Perry's death
Luke and Shannen pictured in a promo still from the nineties for 90210
He proceeded to share, 'The reality is that she was a very big part of the success of the program. She taught me a lot and I'm just really glad she was there for me as a scene partner.'
They also connected after her cancer diagnosis and they 'picked right back up, albeit older and wiser, but that connection remained in tact.'
She described him as a 'smart, quiet, humble and complex man with a heart of gold and never-ending well of integrity and love.'
