Shannen Doherty dikonfirmasi meninggal dunia pada Sabtu (13/7) di usianya yang ke-53 tahun. Leslie Sloane selalu representatif mengabarkan berita duka ini kepada People sehari setelah berpulangnya sang aktris.
Melalui kabar tersebut, diketahui Shannen Doherty meninggal dunia akibat kanker payudara yang selama ini dideritanya. Pihak keluarga juga memohon memberikan mereka ruang privasi selama berkabung.
"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," Sloane menyatakan, seperti yang dikutip dari People. "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".