The news of Shannen Doherty’s overnight death marks a tragic end for one of the most famous TV couples of the early ’90s, Brenda Walsh and Dylan McKay of Beverly Hills, 90210.
The role of Mackay was played by Doherty’s co-star Luke Perry, who Died in March 2019 He is only 52 years old.
Doherty, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, was to live another five years after Perry, but now He died About the same age — she turned 53 in April.
Perry’s death was on the mind of at least one former senator. 90210 Star of the day.
“So young – so sad. May Shannen rest in peace,” wrote Gabrielle Carteris, who played Andrea Zuckerman on the popular ’90s teen TV series. On Instagram.
“I know Luke is here with open arms to love you.”
Perry’s death came after he suffered a massive stroke at his Los Angeles home in late February 2019. After suffering a second stroke, his family decided to take him off life support.
After his death, Doherty appeared in a touching scene on the TV show he was on, RiverdaleShe said she felt “deeply honored” to be able to honor her co-star.
Doherty’s health has deteriorated in recent years as her cancer spread, but a few weeks ago she said on her podcast that she feeling hopeful about the future With new cancer treatments becoming available.
Doherty and Perry were among the original cast when Beverly Hills, 90210 He first appeared on screens in late 1990.
Aaron Spelling’s brilliant TV series, about a group of high school students in an affluent Los Angeles area, was an instant hit.
Doherty played Brenda Walsh, Brandon’s (Jason Priestley) sister, who got into a relationship with school bad boy Dylan – Perry – in the show’s first season.
But Dylan’s feelings for Kelly Taylor (Jennie Garth) led to a dramatic love triangle on TV, causing plenty of on-screen friction before Doherty’s departure. 90210 After the fourth season of the show.
Garth was among the first. 90210 Today, cast members will pay tribute to Doherty, writing: On Instagram“I am still grieving the loss of my longtime friend Shannen, a woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known. Our relationship was so real and honest.
“We often competed with each other, but none of that reflected the reality of our true relationship, which was built on mutual respect and admiration.”
She described Doherty as “brave, passionate, determined, loving and extremely generous.”
Doherty’s TV brother Priestley wrote on social media that he was “shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Shannen. She was a force of nature and will be missed. Sending love and light to her family at this dark time.”
Co-star Brian Austin Green books “Doherty was a big part of my understanding of love. I will miss you more than I can comprehend right now. Thank you for your gift.”
Tori Spelling posted a photo of herself with Doherty with the simple caption: “I don’t have the words yet… but we knew and that’s what matters.”
