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JUST IN: Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star, dies at 53 after cancer battle
Shannen Doherty, the actress known for her roles on “Charmed” and “Beverly Hills, 90210,” has died after a battle with cancer. She was 53
Doherty’s death was confirmed on Sunday by her publicist, Leslie Sloane, in a statement shared with USA TODAY after People reported the star’s death.
On Saturday, the actress “lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease,” Sloane’s statement read
“The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie,” the statement said.
“The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”
Doherty has been open about her health in recent years after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. In November, she shared in a People magazine cover story that the cancer had spread to her bones.
The actress starred as Prue Halliwell, one of the sisters with magical powers on TV’s “Charmed,” and had roles on TV’s “Little House on the Prairie,” as well as in the movie comedies “Mallrats” and “Heathers.”