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Shannen Doherty
1971 - 2024
Shannen Doherty
1971 - 2024
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BORN
1971
DIED
2024
Shannen Doherty Obituary
Shannen Doherty, star of the television shows "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed," died of cancer Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Malibu, California. She was 53.
We invite you to share condolences and memories of Shannen Doherty in the guest book below.
Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
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172 Entries
Louisstefanowich
July 17, 2025
I'm so very sorry to hear for your loss you're such a beautiful woman I'm so sorry to hear that God bless
Sheila Henkel
July 14, 2025
July 13
1 year ago today we lost a beautiful soul.
Shannen you are so remembered, I hope you know how special you are, and that you are at peace and enjoying what beauty heaven has to offer
Sheila H
Sheila Henkel
July 13, 2025
1 year ago today we lost a beautiful soul. Shannen you are so remembered, I hope you know how special you are, and that you are at peace and enjoying what beauty heaven has to offer. Sheila H
Terriane Slagle
July 3, 2025
I am very Sorry for you loss and i'm big Fan bevery hills 90201 she wonderful Actor She i have Boyfriend Dyan Mckean he was geat actor
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Art (Arthur) Brette Clark Jr.
July 3, 2025
A Very beautiful picture of these two Very Very American girls!!!
Art (Arthur) Brette Clark Jr.
July 3, 2025
Myself also being born in Memphis Tennessee and raised mostly here all my life; all I can say is I am Absolutely Charmed by Shannen!!! With Almighty God all things are possible so you can do whatever you want now! All I know to do is to show you my most favorite guitars, two of my favorite Memphis Tennessee rock band albums (1988&1989 Tora Tora) and my Most favorite rock band KISS and the reunion T-shirt from Memphis Tennessee at the Pyramid that year on July 10th 1996 along with my most favorite T-shirt of the original Charmed women!
Fly high my Beautiful Eldest Angel
Shannen you have absolute freedom from this world!!!
https://youtu.be/xv6AGoGGxRE
Always love from me living in Memphis Tennessee,
Art (Arthur) Brette Clark Jr.
Susette
April 11, 2025
Fly with the angel
Spencer Thompson
March 17, 2025
It took me almost a year to reply ..I lost my father to cancer 30 years ago ..where are the developments in this research. I did not know her personally yet feel this loss...I'm. Musician who is affiliated in the entertainment world ....I was an extra on 90210 back in the day....that career faded....yet my musical journey did not...to all who feel losses to cancer ..I'm with you ..it's devastating and let's start making better strides in her behalf and my beloved father....to all who have lost loved ones to cancer...you are all in my prayers
spencer thompson
March 17, 2025
When will we ever find a cure for this disease..
Sharon Faust
February 25, 2025
I met Yo a long time ago and I was very sorry to hear of your passing but I am happy you are no longer in pain. You were a great actress, a beautiful soul in our world and now an in Heaven in no more pain. God bless and keep her and she will be missed.
Georgann
February 23, 2025
Such a lost of a beautiful actress, lady with such talent. She was beautiful in charmed. I loved her smile. Saw many videos of her in her journey to a better place before she died. Losing many family members of my own to cancer it saddens me for her family. She will be missed, but thank you God for her not suffering no more.
Daniel Jones
February 2, 2025
I used to watch "Little House on the Prairie", "Charmed", and "90210" and some of her ventures or made for TV movies. I liked Shannen's spirit and outlook on life. I will also miss her as a very outspoken person. Rest In Peace Shannen.
Kenzie Shuffelen
January 12, 2025
Charmed is my comfort show. I´ve rewatched it many times. Every time I restart the show and get to see her it sparks such joy. She played a strong, smart, witty, independent woman, and gave me someone to look up to growing up. She shaped a part of me growing up and I couldn´t be more thankful for her influence. Rest in Paradise, you were taken from us too soon.
Tony Spirito
January 5, 2025
Valenda Newell
January 5, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
David
December 8, 2024
Your death is not in vain. May every man and woman be so lucky to experience life from your perspective. God bless you.
Jess Pereira
November 22, 2024
I´ve watched u on Beverly Hills 90210 when I was younger and I still watch it till this day u were a great actress I still can´t believe your gone
Kimberly Hudson
November 20, 2024
It's crazy how you passed away and still not over it I hate cancer and it took you away I look at charmed and 90210 and I just believe it had to be you that left early
Ranbir Robbins
November 12, 2024
My mom loved watching you growing up and she cried beyond believe when your physical body left this world. We lost a shining shimmering star in the world that grows a little darker everyday. Oh how you will be missed by your fans, and friends, and most importantly your mother.
Lizzy Patel
November 5, 2024
Shannen was my idol growing up. She emitted this kind of courageous energy that makes you feel proud. Rest easy sister witch
Dylan Ferrier
November 3, 2024
I grew up watching her on 90210, and I really enjoyed her podcast I will miss you, wish I could have met you. Love from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Jayme Arsenault
October 30, 2024
shannen Always made people laugh she was an icon and a treasure who helped many people in their darkest moments she will forever be greatly missed
Kurt Iswarienko
October 23, 2024
Kurt Iswarienko.
Nick Henne
October 21, 2024
Shannon I hope you are at peace. You were taken too soon. You are an empty hole to all who knew you through your personal and professional lives. While I obviously didn´t know you, I admired your work over the years. You totally stole a piece of my 13 year old heart, as I would watch you every evening. You´ll never be forgotten!!!
Vicki Ritmanich
October 21, 2024
I remember u as Jenny on LHOP & it´s like U grew up so FAST cause then 90210! I would like 2 thank you for being such a STRONG lady in ur battle with cancer & hope it helps others in the same situation! God Bless you & rest in Gods hands with NO more pain. Hugs
Leslie Redaway
October 15, 2024
Rest In Heaven
James Taylor
October 13, 2024
It's been three months today since you sadly left us, there are so many words to say. I've been your biggest fan since I was five when I watched Father Murphy, Little House on the Prairie, many other shows including Charmed, my most favorite, & a lot of your movies, your podcast & more. You will always be my favorite forever Shannen & will love you always, forever in my heart, forever in my memories, I will live for you & stay strong, I will continue keeping your memory & legacy alive, & will always remember you, & one day, I will meet you & both of us will give lots of hugs. I will always pray for your mom, your brother, your family, friends, fans & so many. Rest in Paradise Shannen, you will always be with us in spirit sweetie.
Michele Cobb
October 7, 2024
Walking on the beach, laughing about good times ..
Teronda McNeil
September 15, 2024
Sending prayers and hugs to your family, friends, and fans. I loved watching you on so many wonderful shows. Your talent was remarkable. Your smile made everyone smile. I love to watch old shows and to see your glowing face on Little House on the Prairie then fast forward to shows like Charmed was delightful. I so loved Charmed. I am saddened that you left us so early when there was so much more you had to show the world. But, we are the lucky ones to have known your talent, your grace, your passion, and your beauty. Rest in paradise wonderful lady. You will surely be missed.
Teronda McNeil
September 15, 2024
Her amazing talent
Patty
September 13, 2024
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful actress Shannen Doherty fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. We will miss Shannen Doherty. Shannen Doherty, star of the television shows "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed," died of cancer Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Malibu, California. We enjoyed the shows and movies to whom she brought much laughter and joy too. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with her show just how much your life was touched by her. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Shannen Doherty. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Shannen Doherty. She will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
DONNA FULLER
September 1, 2024
MY 1ST MEMORY OF SHANNEN WAS WHEN 90210 PREMIERED ON TV. OH, MY GOSH - SHE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL & BEING GIRLFRIEND OF DYLAN (LUKE PERRY) - I JUST WISHED THAT COULD HAD HAPPENED TO ME. I LOVED HER IN CHARMED AS WELL AS PRUE - ASHAMED THEY WROTE HER OFF:( WELL, SHE ISN'T HAVING TO FIGHT CANCER ANYMORE AND BLESSED WITH A WHOLE NEW BODY. I HAVE TO ADMIT I'M A 55 YEAR OLD WOMAN AND HAD TO BUY SHANNEN'S BARBIE DOLL - JUST A WAY SHE'LL CONTINUE. I'M WAITING TO BUY A BIG CHINA CABINET TO PUT IN MY SPARE BEDROOM AND PUT HER IN THERE. I KNOW HER FUNERAL HAD TO BE JUST FULL OF LOVED ONES AND JUST A BEAUTIFUL SERVICE AND GRAVE SIDE AS WELL. GOD BLESSED US WITH YOU SHANNEN & WE'LL ALWAYS BE BLESSED TO HAVE OUR MEMORIES & NOW, NO MORE SUFFERING. LOVE YOU ALWAYS
Tracy Brab
August 31, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I was a huge fan. Couldn't wait to watch 90210. You were an amazing actress, around five years older then me and I looked up to you in my teenage years
Jenny
August 29, 2024
My first memory of Shannen is when she was on the show our house, she was young but did a good job acting. She was a talented lady and she left lasting memories for many.
Kenneth Alderman
August 26, 2024
I forgot to mention previously that I loved you on Little House on The Prarie.
Kenneth Alderman
August 26, 2024
Shannon, I was a fan of your early years. Doesn't mean I didn't love you. I pray for you and your family. I hope we can meet in heaven someday.
Jessica Smith
August 25, 2024
I just started watching Beverly Hills 90210 last summer. I heard about Shannen's cancer diagnosis years prior. It's so sad to read about her death. It seemed like she put up a good fight until the end. Living with any illness especially a terminal one like cancer isn't easy. May Shannen rip. My condolences go out to her family and friends. Definitely gone too soon.
Misty Chapman
August 23, 2024
I loved watching you on Charmed. You were such a brave woman going through what you went through. May Heaven be as beautiful as your love and laughter that you gave the world.
Kim newton
August 23, 2024
I watched you on little house on the prairie and ,90210. Always thought u were beautiful. Rip Shannon you will be missed
Kamilah Jones
August 15, 2024
I watch beverly hills 90210 all the time and I miss that so I have been watching charmed tv show a lot everyday I will really miss you.
Kamilah Jones
August 15, 2024
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
John Gonsalves
August 15, 2024
You were my boyhood crush growing up. I have watched you in everything that you were in, you out up an amazing courageous battle and became an inspiration to a lot of people . Rest easy now beautiful lady. you will be missed by many.
Jennifer turowski
August 12, 2024
I watched you playing on beavley hill 90210 you are my favorite actress your bother on beavley hill 90210 you like have a good person in heart i know what its like to lose a love one to breast cancer and my mom was in your shoe you are going to be miss by all your fan
Philippe Maarek
August 9, 2024
Shannen you are the quintessence of beauty authenticity and love . You are missed and hopefully I´ll get the chance to meet and chat with you in heaven ... just between good persons ...:)) Hope your Dad and Luke are near you now.
Ashley Cooper
August 8, 2024
I really miss u Shannen. U was the best witch character on Charmed. Rest In paradise angel. U r with Luke Perry. I just wished that I would have met u like some fans but it never came true but u r forever in my heart and your fans hearts around the world.
Charlene DLC
August 6, 2024
My birthday will never be the same with Shannon Doherty´s passing . Always listened to your podcast & watched 90210 growing up . Also watched our house , girls just want to have fun , heathers , mallrats , LHP, gone in the night and friends til the end We love and miss your voice!
E R
August 5, 2024
My deepest sympathy is with Shannen family and friends during this time of grief and sorrow. May Almighty God give you the strength to cope during the coming days, months and years. Also may fond memories of your dear loved one always be remembered.
Jennifer turowski
August 4, 2024
I watched you play on Beverly hills 90210 You are person heart and you are going to see your friend up in heaven you are going to be miss by your fan
Jennifer turowski
August 4, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Beatriz G. A.R.
August 4, 2024
My condolences to the family, friends, fans. She was a strong and beautiful soul. I loved her podcast. The sincerity she had with her guests. I will miss her. And hope more people can listen to her podcast, watch her movies and shows.
Kellene Chatfield
August 2, 2024
Rest in peace my angel i been watching you since little house 90210 and charmed you always my favorite actress and person ever I will always watch your show especially little house
Helen Grayson
August 1, 2024
I will miss you Shannen,
I named my daughter Shannon after you in 1995 and changed the e to an o in regards to my Irish heritage.
Fly high beautiful x
Autumn Amber Smith
August 1, 2024
I best remember Shannen for her roles in 90210 & Charmed, although I am much older than their target audience. Several nights ago, I caught an episode of "Little House" & noted her name in the rolling credits. Curious, I asked the echo dot for an update on Shannen, only to sadly learn of her passing. I recorded an episode of Charmed to honor her memory. I will pray for her family; she is gone too soon.
Baba
August 1, 2024
Baba
August 1, 2024
Baba
August 1, 2024
Always in my heart
Steven De Brandt
July 31, 2024
Ever since I was a little kid, I looked up to you so much. Fast forward to meeting you for the first time, I was so nervous and you were standing there with your arms wide open to give me the biggest hug.
We´ve met a few times after that and every single time, you were so sweet and kind to me! I will miss you forever sweet Shannen! Thank you for giving me such a rolemodel to look up to!
Lisa Bowman
July 31, 2024
I´m so sorry for your loss, May we all draw strength from her strength and peace from her peace.
Lisa Bowman
July 31, 2024
Little house on the prairie
Christina Slater
July 30, 2024
Shannen was a WONDERFUL Actress and Was an EVEN BETTER HUMAN BEING. She Fought Soo Hard for Her Life and for Getting Her Health Back. Her STRENGTH, And Will To Go on Despite It All Was Truly Amazing! What A Strong Human Being She Really Was! Her Courage And Her Will To Raise Awareness About Cancer To THE VERY END Was Remarkable! Loved Her in Little House, Loved Her in 90210. GONE WAY TO SOON. RIP Shannen. Only The Good Die Young.
Rob
July 28, 2024
A valiant fighter down to the end, courageous, determined, strong, positive the list of adjectives can go on and on, she epitomized strength. Deepest condolences to the Doherty family, prayers for you in your time of loss.
T Harris
July 26, 2024
I am so deeply sorry for Shannen's passing. I send my Love and Condolences to her family and friends who deeply Loved her. I Loved watching 90210, and l will miss her so much. A Fan T
Matthew J. McGuire
July 26, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy Johnson
July 26, 2024
Never give up keep on moving forward
Judy
July 26, 2024
Little house on the prairie
Rena Yates
July 26, 2024
Life and living and loving it!
Rena Yates
July 26, 2024
Just a special friend whom admired her and loved her for who she was and is!
Wendy Williams
July 25, 2024
I grew up watching shannen on our house , and 90210 , you fought a good fight and may you rest in peace forever our brenda
Michelle
July 25, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Shannen's passing. I am a fan and continue to watch and listen to the pod casts. She fought a courageous battle. May her beautiful light live in all of our hearts. Sending prayers to her dear family and friends during this difficult time
April H. Yeary
July 25, 2024
I am a fan of Shannen. She was a very good actress on every show and movie she graced. She gave her illness a hard fight. I especially liked watching Shannen on, Charmed. Rest in peace Shannen, your beauty and grace can now shine in heaven. We will miss you.
Tena Washington
July 25, 2024
My condolences go out to her family and countless fans around the world including me. She had grace and style and she will be missed dearly. God gained an angel and she is singing with the angels. Fly high Shannen.
Sheila H
July 24, 2024
Shannen, I never followed your acting career, but I followed your breast cancer journey. What a `star´ you were., your passion for life. your courageous fight, your intelligence and zest to learn, to create, your love for animals and your true close friendships. You truly are and will always be remembered, as you once said in an interview. "You said...why not me., maybe this is something bigger that I´m to do, to be something more this". Well you totally did, you persevered in all. I´m just in awe of you. As we speak, right now my sister is going through breast cancer surgery. I hope she will have the courage and strength as you did. From one former `bad ass´ and animal lover., we are misunderstood. People that really know us though, understand who we are and what we are about. I feel like I know you, not your stardom just you as a loving, passionate, beautiful person. Your honesty about your funeral and who you don´t want to come, and to be buried with your dog. Your arrangements are the same as mine. I totally feel a kinship, maybe one day our paths will cross Love to you Angel, your mom and your dog Bowie
July 24, 2024
Loved her on little house and 90210 I know she's with Jesus because she was very open about her faith I will miss seeing her on TV and lifetime movies so sad Shannon see you again soon in heaven I know Luke was glad to see you I'm so sorry you got cancer prayers for your family love Darlene hill jezek and family
Jackie Quick
July 24, 2024
Shannen I'm so very sorry of your long battles with cancer. Cancer always takes the best. So brave of you to share your journey with the world. You were an inspiration to many and will always be. Sending prayers to your mother, Bowie, and all your friends. Please rest in heaven now. No more chemo treatments, no more pain. We all love you Shannen Doherty. Fly high with the angels. RIP sweetheart, the battle is over. <3 <3 <3
Jessica Munoz
July 24, 2024
Shannon, Thank you for not only being one of my favorite TV actress, but for being a Beacon of Hope for the rest of us dealing with breast cancer.
Thank you for being so open about your journey, and sharing it with us.
rest in peace Pink sister :)
Colleen Bennett
July 24, 2024
R.I.P. Shannon
Manue from France
July 24, 2024
I'll remember you for your fight to protect wildlife on land and in the sea, for your candor and your strengh, for your acting, for bringing Prue Halliwell to life, for your fighting spirit, for your huge heart and your laugh. You'll have left a magnificent imprint on this earth forever. Courage to you mum, your brother, to Bowie and all your loved ones. Fly high girl.
Thomas W
July 23, 2024
For some reason, you've been on the mind today. Though I didn't know you in this physical realm, I wish you & your family the very best, truly. Peace be with you, Thomas
Bobbi Pfaffl
July 23, 2024
I feel like I grew up with Shannon! From Little House to 90210 to Charmed and everything in between. She was a talented actress but more then that she was a strong and courageous woman! RIP Shannon knowing that you were loved by many and admired for your unwavering dedication to your fight to live. We will miss you so much!
Jamie Meador
July 23, 2024
I grew up watching 90210. I really admired Shannen's strength, love for family and animals. Prayers for her family and friends.
Dionisia Guzman
July 23, 2024
I remember her from the original BH 90210 and became a fan ever since. She was a warrior, a fighter, a strong-hearted and passionate person. My condolences to Mrs. Doherty (Shannen's Mom) and her family.
John A Coates
July 23, 2024
I will always remember her beautiful smile and her love of animals! God bless you may you rest beautifully in Gods care!
Sheila Gay
July 22, 2024
I remember her as Jenny Wilder on little house on the prairie RIP beautiful angel my heart is broken she is gone and for her family
Sheila Gay
July 22, 2024
She was a warrior she fought hard until the end never take life for granted and love the ones close to you never know when God will need you
Michael Ford
July 22, 2024
I grew up watching Charmed. This is where I first discovered Shannon. The impact that show had on me as I grew into an adult is really incalculable. Rest well Shannon
Brenda Sprouse
July 22, 2024
She was an awesome woman. Beautiful spirit. Great actress. Loved her and will miss her. Go with God. Prayers for her family.
kathleen spanarkel
July 22, 2024
My memories shannon was me my sisters watching little hpuse prairie she played laura alamazo niece cousin rose she delightful child so sad she fought hard fight and she continue to be a great friend to her friends talented young lady I loved her 90210 also charmed loved her also prune charm co stars also so sad So important. Fight this illness hopefully get a cure my grandmother died of it Mae shaughnessy 54 we love u sharon Dorothy
Michael McGuire
July 22, 2024
Thank you Shannen! Thank you for the laughs and the tears and thank you for being a voice for the animals. Completely gutted by the news! Never met you. Just a fan ( from back in the early 80's ) - though I feel like I also lost a close friend!
My thoughts go out to her family and her friends!
Blessed Be
Cindy Lee
July 22, 2024
I grew up watching Shannen and am heartbroken by her loss. RIP Shannen. You will be missed.
Hamilton Rose Ellstrom
July 22, 2024
Hamilton Rose Ellstrom
July 22, 2024
Sandra E. McFaul
July 22, 2024
I first watched Shannen in LHONTP. She played Jenny. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
AJ
July 21, 2024
MAY SHANNEN'S FAMILY KNOW HOW MUCH SHE WAS ADMIRED AND LOVED. SHE TRULY FOUGHT HER CANCER WITH DIGNITY. SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED BY HER MANY, MANY FANS FOR ALL HER EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES TOO. AJ, AUSTERLITZ, NY
Laura Oinonen
July 21, 2024
From Finland.
Laura
Adele westley
July 21, 2024
Fly high shannen you will be truly missed loved beverly hills u were an amazing actress u will be reunited with Luke and your dad sending lots of love and hugs to all tour family and friends and all the cast of charmed and beverly hills your cancer journey made you strong u fought very hard u never complained and carried on with life you were an inspiration to all love and God bless you for being in all our lives on tv you were an amazing actress thankyou for being apart of us through beverly hills and charmed loved and missed so much by a huge fan love u shannen fly high beautiful xx
Angel Branzell
July 20, 2024
I was background actor in Gone In the Night with her. She was very sweet.
Ron Higgins
July 20, 2024
God Bless Shannen´s family, I´m sorry for your loss. She was an amazing actress. She will be truly missed
Julie Lockhart
July 20, 2024
RIP Shannen. You will be missed so much. Thank you for being an inspiration and love you Beautiful
Hp Lree
July 20, 2024
fly high to the Summerlands Shannen you will be missed by the masses
sending blessings of love light hugs & my deepest heartfelt condolences to your family and close friends like Holly , Rose And all your other cast mates you've worked with over the years
Catherine mccarthy
July 20, 2024
Shannen was a huge part of my childhood and I loved her very much my deepest condolences to her co stars her heartbroken family and friends at this difficult time shannen was brave and courage life don't be the same without her I prayed so hard for shannen during her cancer battle rest easy shannen thank you for sharing your acting talents you are now with Luke perry
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