Shannen Doherty, known for Charmed, 90210 roles, dead at 53

Actress Shannen Doherty, known for roles in hit TV shows like Beverly Hills 90210, has died at 53.

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“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty,” her publicist, Leslie Sloane, said in a statement. "The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie."

Doherty spent over four decades as an actress. She is best known for role playing Brenda on four seasons of 90210.

The actor was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2015 and underwent a mastectomy, radiation and chemotherapy. She announced she was in remission in 2017, but the cancer returned two years later.

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