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Shannen Doherty
American actress (1971–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shannen Maria Doherty (April 12, 1971 – July 13, 2024) was an American actress.[1] She was known for her roles including Beverly Hills, 90210, Little House on the Prairie and Charmed.[2] She also starred in many movies, including Heathers. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Born | Shannen Maria Doherty (1971-04-12)April 12, 1971 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | July 13, 2024(2024-07-13) (aged 53) Malibu, California, U.S. |
Cause of death | Problems caused by breast cancer |
Occupation(s) | Actress, director, producer, author |
Years active | 1981–2024 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Ashley Hamilton
(m. 1993; div. 1994)Rick Salomon
(m. 2002; ann. 2003)Kurt Iswarienko
(m. 2011; div. 2024) |
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In February 2020, Doherty announced that she has stage-4 breast cancer.[3][4] In June 2023, she announced that the cancer had spread to her brain and is terminal.[5][6] Doherty died from her cancer on July 13, 2024, at her home in Malibu, California. She was 53 years old.[7][8]