Shannen Doherty dies aged 53 surrounded by her loved ones

Shannen Doherty has died at the age of 53, her spokesperson has revealed, with tributes pouring in following news of her death.
Shannen previously revealed she was preparing for her death amid her cancer battle by making sure everybody was “taken care of.”
Beverly Hills, 90210 icon Shannen had been battling with stage 4 breast cancer.

The death of Shannen Doherty has been announced (Credit: Splash News)

Shannen Doherty death: Statement released
Announcing the news, the statement read: “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease.
“The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie.”
Tributes pour in
Tributes to the brave actress poured in.
“So sad!! Shannen Doherty was part of my teen era growing up!!! Never missed an episode of 90210. Brenda & Dylan together forever in Heaven,” said one, referring to the death of 90210 co-star Luke Perry.
“Heartbreaking. RIP Shannen Doherty,” said another. A third commented: “RIP Shannen Doherty. Gone too soon.”
“First Luke Perry and now Shannen Doherty. It’s so sad that this good actors are not with us any more. Very very very sad,” said another.
Shannen Doherty on her cancer diagnosis
Earlier this year, the actress issued an update – and shared how she’s giving away all of her possessions to create an “easier transition” following her death.
In an episode of her Let’s Be Clear podcast, Shannen revealed that her mum, Rosa, is her priority. She explained: “I know it’s going to be hard on her if I pass away before her.”
Shannen added: “Because it’s going to be so hard on her, I want other things to be a lot easier. I don’t want her to have a bunch of stuff to deal with. I don’t want her to have four storage units filled with furniture.”
Speaking more about downsizing, she continued: “It feels like you’re giving up on something that was very special and important to you. But you know that it’s the right thing to do and that it’s going to give you a sense of peace and a sense of calm. Because you’re helping the people that you leave behind just have a cleaner, easier transition.”
Shannen then noted how she was aware it will “never be easy” for her loved ones.
Preparing for her passing
A fan of antiques shopping, Shannen then revealed her she has a huge collection of furniture which is all sat in a storage facility. She said: “I’m not enjoying it and others aren’t enjoying it, and do I really need any of it? Do I need to have three dining room tables?
That’s going to make sure that everybody in my life is taken care of once I’m dead.
“The answer is no, none of us really need all the stuff that we have, and we could all do with a little bit of downsizing and not become a hoarder, which I was doing with all my furniture.”
Shannen was planning to flog some of the items in a bid to get some cash together to travel with her mother.