Rosa Doherty, Shannen Doherty’s mother, is speaking out about her daughter’s passing.
In a statement to People on Monday, July 15, Rosa, 76, stated, “She is my beautiful girl and my heart.” “Our family would like to express its gratitude to everyone who has loved and supported Shannen throughout her life. We sincerely appreciate it.
Doherty, 53, passed away on Saturday, July 13, after a protracted fight with cancer. In 2015, she received her initial diagnosis of stage-four breast cancer. The actress disclosed her cancer diagnosis to the world in 2017 after it reappeared after going into remission. Doherty was open about her experience with cancer, revealing in November 2023 that the disease had progressed to her bones and ultimately her brain.
Actress Shannen Doherty passed away, and her publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed the news in a statement to Us. “Her dog, Bowie, and her loved ones surrounding the dedicated daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. In order for the family to grieve in peace, they kindly request privacy at this time.
Before going on to appear in Girls Just Want to Have Fun and Our House, the Tennessee native started her career as a child star on Little House on the Prairie. After making an impact in the dark comedy Heathers in 1988, she went on to star in Charmed, Beverly Hills, and 90210 on television.
Tributes to Doherty from her fans, past co-stars, and celebrity friends flooded in after word of her passing spread. Her oncologist, Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, disclosed on Monday that she was “still fighting” right up until the very end.
In an interview with People in November 2023, Doherty stated of Rosa, “I come from a woman who was determined.” She gave me the lesson when I was very small, telling me to never give up. You simply need to put in a lot of effort.
She went on, “I think I was a fighter always.” “I was brought up to believe that I was incredibly strong and could accomplish anything I set my mind to.”
Rosa was always taken into mind, according to Doherty, when making choices. I adore her and am immensely appreciative of her for being such a wonderful mother. I think of my brother, his kids, my dog, and all of my animals.
Doherty expressed concerns about her terminal illness and how losing her battle with cancer would impact Rosa in an April episode of her podcast, “Let’s Be Clear.”
She said at the time, “I want other things to be a lot easier because it’s going to be so hard on her.” “I don’t want her to be overburdened with obligations. She shouldn’t have four storage containers full of furniture, in my opinion.
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