Hihgly affectionate star Shannen Doherty passed away at 52 years of age, finally ending her long leading battle with cancer. Friends and fans have poured out their tributes, remembering her not only as a talented actress but as a person of immense strength and grace.
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00:00Shannon Daugherty, the actress best known for her iconic roles in films Beverly Hills
00:05and Charm, has passed away at the age of 52 after fighting a long and courageous cancer
00:11battle.
00:12Daugherty's death was confirmed on Sunday, July 14 by her publicist Leslie Sloan.
00:18Sloan told People magazine,
00:19It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannon Daugherty.
00:23On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the
00:28disease.
00:30The publicist also added to her statement,
00:31The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as
00:36a dog boy.
00:37Family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.
00:43Friends and fans have poured out their tributes remembering her not only as a talented actress
00:47but also a person of immense strength and grace.
00:51One of her co-star Jason Christie posted on his Instagram and captioned it,
00:54Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Shannon.
00:58She was a force of nature and I will miss her.
01:02Daugherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.
01:06She shared her journey openly with the public while undergoing a mastectomy, chemotherapy
01:11and radiation.
01:12Her cancer went into remission in 2017 but did return as metastatic stage 4 cancer in
01:182019.
01:19The actress had undergone surgery in 2023 as the cancer had spread all over to her brain.
01:26Despite her illness, Daugherty continued to work demonstrating her unwavering dedication
01:31towards craft and desire to living life to the fullest.
01:34In her final years, Daugherty shared her experiences and reflections through various interviews
01:39and social media posts.
01:41She expressed,
01:42I am not done with living.
01:43I am not done with loving.
01:44I am not done with creating.
01:46I am not done with hopefully changing things for the better.
01:49Which encapsulated her relentless spirit and optimistic outlook.
01:53Shannon Daugherty's legacy is of resilience and bravery.
01:57She leaves a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
01:59Daugherty's life reminds us of the importance of living with purpose and fighting with every
02:05ounce of strength that we possess.