Sarah Michelle Gellar and Rose McGowan lead tributes to “force of nature” Shannen Doherty

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The Charmed, Heathers and Beverly Hills, 90210 star died on Saturday (July 13) at the age of 53 after a nine-year battle with breast cancer.“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,” announced Doherty’s longtime publicist Leslie Sloane.“The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie.

The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”A post shared by Sarah Michelle (@sarahmgellar)Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar was a close friend of Doherty’s and shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram.“How do you possibly find the right words to sum up 30 years of friendship?” she wrote. “I keep reminding myself it only hurts this much because, there was so much love.

Thank you, for all your kind words and support.”“So let’s honor her. More than anything, Shan loves animals, especially dogs.