Shannen Doherty dies at 53 after long cancer battle

Shannen Doherty passed away at the age of 53 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Her death was announced by Leslie Sloane in a statement given to "People" magazine.

Shannen Doherty, best known for her roles in the TV series "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed," passed away on Saturday, July 13, as confirmed by her agent Leslie Sloane in a statement published in "People."

"It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease," reads the statement.

In 2015, Shannen Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer. After intensive treatment, the cancer went into remission but returned with doubled intensity in 2019. In recent years, the actress reported metastasis to her brain and bones.

Despite difficult prognoses, Doherty was renowned for her steadfast fight for health and life. She also openly discussed the various stages of her treatment. Recently, on her podcast "Let's Be Clear with Shannen Doherty," she mentioned that another cycle of chemotherapy awaited her.

In addition to her illness, Doherty recently went through a difficult divorce from her third husband, Kurt Iswarienko. She also accused her husband of prolonging the separation to avoid paying her alimony, a claim reported by "People" magazine, which accessed court documents sent by the actress.