Shannen Doherty, Star of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed,' Dies at 53

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, Doherty passed away surrounded by family and close friends

Doherty's death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow actors

Shannen Doherty, the actress who rose to fame in the 1990s as Brenda Walsh on the popular teen drama "Beverly Hills, 90210," has died at the age of 53 following a battle with cancer.

Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy. In 2017, she announced that she was cancer-free, but the disease returned in 2019.

Doherty's death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow actors. Jason Priestley, who played Brandon Walsh on "Beverly Hills, 90210," tweeted that he was "heartbroken" by the news. Jennie Garth, who played Kelly Taylor on the show, said that Doherty was "a true friend and a fierce warrior."

Doherty's death is a reminder of the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, with an estimated 281,550 new cases diagnosed in 2021.