Entertainment lovers are in mourning following the passing of actress Shannen Doherty, aged 53, and tributes to the actress have been flooding in from colleagues, fans, and friends all around the world, all honouring her work and, most recently, her courageous battle with cancer.
Shannen’s best friend, Sarah Michelle Gellar penned a lengthy, heartfelt tribute on Instagram which asked fans to support animal charities in Shannen’s memory.
“How do you possibly find the right words to sum up 30 years of friendship? I keep reminding myself it only hurts this much because, there was so much love. Thank you, for all your kind words and support. I love all the messages about how [Shannen] was important to you. So let’s honour her,” Sarah Michelle began.
“More than anything, Shan loves animals, especially dogs. In her memory let’s support our favorite animal charities. Whether that’s donating money, stopping by your local shelter and just offering cuddles and walks to animals housed there or even just tagging them in the comments so other people can learn about their work. I know that would make our girl happy (and illicit that deep throaty laugh we all loved),” she continued.
Shannen’s mum, Rosa Doherty, shared a short but lovely statement to People, “She is my beautiful girl and my heart.
“Our family wants to thank everyone who has shown love and support for our Shannen throughout her life. We are truly appreciative.”
Shannen’s Charmed co-star Alyssa Milano shared a statement to Entertainment Weekly, “It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but at its core was someone I deeply respected and was in awe of.
“She was a talented actress, beloved by many, and the world is less without her. My condolences to all who loved her.”
Shannen’s Beverly Hills, 90210 on-screen brother Jason Priestley shared via Instagram, “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.”
Actress Olivia Munn shared a beautiful post to her Instagram Stories detailing their friendship forged over their shared health experience.
“We bonded through a shared battle and a desire to help other women,” Olivia shared.
“Looking back on the last text she sent me just a couple of months ago, she asked how I was doing and if she could do anything for me…”
And journalist Katie Couric also shared a tribute, posting images of the actress along with the sad news of her passing.
Fans worldwide have taken to social media to share their favourite memories and performances of Doherty, celebrating her work in Little House on the Prarie, Heathers and the 90210 reboot.
