Shannen Doherty’s ‘Charmed’ and ‘90210’ Co-Stars Pay Tribute

Shannen Doherty’s former partners from Beverly Hills, 90210 And Charm pay tribute to the actress, who died Saturday at the age of 53 after a long battle with breast cancer.

On Sunday, Jason Priestley, who played Doherty’s twin brother in 90210, shared a throwback photo of the two as their characters Brandon and Brenda Walsh.

“I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Shannen,” he wrote on Instagram. “She was a force of nature and I will miss her. Sending love and light to her family during this dark time.”

Carol Potter, who played the siblings’ on-screen mother Cindy Walsh, also remembered Doherty on social media, writing: “What a journey she has been on! She has gone too soon. Throughout it all, she has remained true to herself and has set an example of courage and perseverance in the face of her own death. May she rest in peace.”

Their Beverly Hills, 90210 Brian Austin Green, who plays David, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. “Shan, my sister… You loved me through it all,” he wrote. “You were a huge part of my understanding of love. I will miss you more than I can understand right now. Thank you for the gift you gave.”

Sign up for Weekly EntertainmentThe free daily newsletter for breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars and more.

Alyssa Milano, who played Doherty’s sister on the hit TV witch series Charmshared a statement with Weekly Entertainment Sunday after the announcement of the death of his former partner.

“It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship,” Milano began, acknowledging the behind-the-scenes tension between the two during filming. charm. “But deep down, there was someone I deeply respected and admired. She was a talented actress, loved by many, and the world is less beautiful without her. My condolences to all who loved her.”

Rose McGowan, who played Paige Matthews in the supernatural drama, shared her own tribute on social media. “Shannen Doherty had the heart of a lion,” McGowan wrote on Instagram. “Passion for craft is often misunderstood as a problem. Shannen was passion. I met her in the 90s and was blown away. To really get to know her later in life, a beautiful gift. This woman fought for her life.”

She continued, “Shannen knew how to be a star because she had been one since childhood. Her work ethic was inspiring to the end. Shannen’s great love for directing, acting, Holly, her friends, her parents, her dog and her adoring fans was legendary. Our lives were intertwined in a unique way. We laughed at the dark forces that wanted us to hate each other. Instead, we chose love and respect. A tough, soft-hearted woman like no other. A force of energy that will live on in hearts forever.”

Their Charm Brian Krause, who played Leo Wyatt for eight seasons on the show, praised Doherty for her strength, saying, “You taught me to be fearless and live with purpose. To know your worth and to stick to your guns. I will always love you! I am truly heartbroken.”

Dorian Gregory, who played Darryl Morris on the show, addressed Doherty directly, captioning a photo of the actors together on stage: “Shannen… when words aren’t worth it, you don’t use them. With adoration and love for your strength, kindness and beauty. With a heavy heart, there are no words to use.”

Gabrielle Carteris, who starred in Beverly Hills, 90210 as Andrea Zuckerman, remembered the actress and Luke Perry, who played Doherty’s on-screen boyfriend Dylan and died after suffering a stroke in 2019.

“So young, so sad,” she wrote. “Rest in peace, Shannon. I know Luke is there with open arms, loving you.”

Companion Beverly Hills, 90210 The Hollywood Reporter alum Tori Spelling, who played Donna, posted a photo of herself and Doherty on her Instagram Story, writing only, “I don’t have the words yet…but WE knew and that’s all that matters.”

Jennie Garth, who played Kelly in the series, said she was “still dealing with her immense grief” over the loss of Doherty, who she described as “one of the strongest people I have ever known”.

Garth continued: “Our relationship 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 built on mutual respect and admiration.”

Filmmaker Kevin Smith, who directed Doherty in his 1995 comedy Mallratsalso took a trip down memory lane, sharing photos of themselves hanging out over the years while reflecting on Doherty’s career.

“Long before another pop culture figure broke the internet, Doherty single-handedly did it in the early 90s,” Smith wrote on Instagram. “That’s an incredible feat considering the internet as we know it didn’t even exist yet.”

He thanked his friend, director Malcolm Ingram, for securing Doherty for Mallrats“When I told him that my next film was basically “The clerks “In a mall,” Malcolm insisted, “then you have to choose Doherty! He’s an American icon!” He was, and more.

Smith continued: “Shannen was a real talent and she became a good friend, but so that no one would forget her, she was the only reason Mallrats got the green light in 1995. That’s because Shannen was one of the most famous people on the planet – and the fact that she chose Mallrats as his first follow-up to 90210 *made* this movie exist.

He added: “She died way too soon. I miss you already, Do-Do. Thank you for coming to the mall with me and for 30 years of friendship. My Canadian friend was right: you are (and always will be) an American icon.”

Eric West, who appeared alongside Doherty in the 2021 thriller Fortresswrote: “My heart is broken. It was a pleasure meeting Shannen Doherty while filming our movie Fortress Just over two years ago! She was full of warm energy and positive vibes. So young. So talented. May she rest in peace.”

The land before time And All dogs go to heaven filmmaker Don Bluth, who worked with Doherty on the 1982 animated film The Secret of Nimhshared photos of himself with the actress, writing: “Rest in peace Shannen. You were such an incredible woman. I’m so happy we met once again. My heart is heavy today, the world is in chaos, but you are safe at home with the angels. I love you.”

Doherty was also remembered by her longtime friend Sarah Michelle Gellar, who shared a carousel of photos on Instagram featuring the duo over the years.

“How do I find the right words to sum up 30 years of friendship?” Gellar wrote. “I keep telling myself that the only reason it hurts so much is because there was so much love.”

After thanking fans for their support, she continued, “I love all the messages about how much @theshando meant to you. So let’s celebrate him. More than anything, Shan loves animals, especially dogs. In his memory, let’s support our favorite animal charities. Whether it’s donating money, stopping by your local shelter and giving the animals there cuddles and walks, or even just tagging them in the comments so others can learn more about their work. I know it would make our daughter happy (and elicit that deep throaty laugh we all loved).”

Doherty got her big break as a teen actress playing Heather Duke in the dark 1988 high school drama Heathersbut she really rose to fame playing the fresh-faced brunette Brenda Walsh on the Fox television series Beverly Hills, 90210Although the series ran for 10 seasons, Doherty left the show after the end of season 4 due to tensions with her costars and stress caused by her father’s illness. She continued her television success with the 1998 television series Charm, playing Prue Halliwell, the telekinetic eldest of the Halliwell witch trio.

Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2015. Two years later, she announced she was in remission, but in 2020, she revealed her cancer had returned. She continued to work while battling the disease and hosted the podcast Let’s be clear with Shannen Dohertyin which she discussed her career and spoke candidly about how breast cancer has affected her life.