With great sadness, we say goodbye to actress Shannen Doherty.
Over the weekend, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, Shannen passed away from cancer, at the age of 53. Sadly, she has been battling with this disease since 2015.
Shannen made her acting debut in the 1981 TV series Father Murphy. This is where Michael Landon, star of Little House on the Prairie, discovered Shannen and cast her in the ninth season of Little House as Jenny Wilder.
In addition to the beloved, popular series, Shannen reprised her role in three Little House on the Prairie TV movies in the early/mid-80s.
Her acting career continued with various series through the years, but Shannen's most iconic role came when she was cast as Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills 90210, which ran from 1990-2000.
Shannen also reprised her role as Brenda for the 90210 and BH90210 spin-offs.
Luke Perry, who portrayed Shannen's love-interest in Beverly Hills 90210, also sadly passed away in 2019, after suffering from a stroke at the age of 52.
TV movie fans may also recall Shannen's 2006 ABC Family Christmas movie, The Christmas Caper.
Shannen also starred alongside When Calls the Heart actor Kavan Smith in the Hallmark fall-themed movie Growing the Big One and several Lifetime suspenseful films.
I will always fondly remember Shannen Doherty in the later years of Little House on the Prairie, a show I will always dearly love and cherish. Shannon brought a young, cheerful, and spunky spirit to the long-running series as Jenny Wilder, Laura's and Almanzo's niece.
I also recall watching some of Beverly Hills 90210, off and on, with my older siblings. It was such a huge, popular show at the time, just before we had DVDs or streaming was even thought of.
Recently, Shannen Doherty hosted a podcast titled, “Let’s Be Clear,” where she discussed her health issues and interviewed former co-stars.
My heart and prayers are with Shannen's dear family, close friends, and devoted fans.
God bless you all, Net
“Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.”
for they will be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4
Very sad to hear. She fought a long battle with cancer. :(
ReplyDeleteTBH, I had completely forgotten she was in Little House on the Prairie!
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Shannen Dortherty casted as Brenda Walsh, Brenda has a Twin Brother named Brandon Walsh who portrayed by Jason Priestley in Beverly Hills 90210
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Shannen Dortherty is in heaven with Luke Perry, they’re together in heaven together again
ReplyDeleteBeverly Hills 90210 had spin-offs Models Inc, 90210, & BH90210
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I have forgotten about Melrose Place is also spin-offs of Beverly Hills 90210
DeleteShannen Dortherty & Antonio Sabato Jr. reunited in a post Charmed family film called "All I Want For Christmas" (or The Wish List). A very cute, and entertaining fantasy film that I've watched every Christmas since it originally aired. It would have been fun to see Antonio return for more episodes as "Bane Jessup".
ReplyDeleteI was so sad when I saw this. I loved her on 90210. I feel like she might have been in the show Our House with Deidre Hall and Wilford Brimley. I think it was her. Chad Allen too. We loved that show.
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Sabrina, Yes, that's right. Shannen was also in the TV series, "Our House" from 1986 to 1988.
DeleteSo saddened.
ReplyDeleteHave you guys watched the movie called; “Freeze Frame” (1992)?
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I watched Charmed (TV Series)
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I am just now seeing this. So sorry to hear about her passing. Praying for her family. It’s always sad when we hear about a cancer death.
ReplyDeleteWas Shannen Daughtry in a Hallmark movie?
ReplyDeleteChris, Yes, Shannen starred in the Hallmark movie "Growing the Big One" in 2010.
DeleteAny of you have watched the movie that Shannen Dotherty was in “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, she portrayed as Jeff Malene’s little Sister named Maggie Malene with Jonathan Silverman, Sarah Jessica Parker, & Helen Hunt,
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