Shannen Doherty is being lovingly remembered on the first anniversary of her death by her close friends and co-stars. The actress, who tragically passed away from cancer at the age of 53 on July 13, 2024, was honored by many who were part of her life, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Rose McGowan, Tori Spelling, and Holly Marie Combs.
Tributes from Shannen’s Close Friends
Sarah Michelle Gellar, who starred alongside Doherty on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and was a longtime friend, posted a touching tribute on her Instagram.
Sharing a video montage of pictures of the two, set to the emotional tune of Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth’s “See You Again”, Gellar simply captioned the post with a broken heart emoji, reflecting the deep love and sadness she feels one year later.
Rose McGowan, another dear friend and former co-star from Charmed, shared several Instagram Stories, including a throwback photo of Doherty. McGowan, 51, continued to reflect on the impact Doherty had on her life, with heartfelt words about their time together.
Holly Marie Combs, who also starred alongside Doherty on Charmed, marked the occasion with a tribute, including the hashtag #ShandoSunday, a special way to honor Doherty every Sunday. This hashtag has become a way for her fans and friends to remember the late actress.
Tori Spelling, 52, shared a more personal and emotional tribute. On Instagram, she posted a series of photos with Doherty and wrote a lengthy message reflecting on her grief and the lessons she learned from her late friend. “It’s been a year,” she began, sharing how grief shows up unexpectedly and never truly fades.
She shared how she tries to live by the life lessons Shannen taught her: “You taught me to turn my power on and let it shine,” Spelling wrote, adding that she has tried to live by that mantra in the year following Doherty’s passing.
Spelling continued, explaining how she honored Doherty by embracing softness instead of armor and learning to say “no” more, something her late friend would have supported.
Remembering Shannen: A Legacy of Strength
Doherty’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed her passing in an emotional statement to PEOPLE, sharing that the star was surrounded by loved ones and her dog Bowie at the time of her death. Doherty’s mother, Rosa Doherty, also shared her feelings with PEOPLE, saying, “She is my beautiful girl and my heart.”
Months after Shannen’s death, her Charmed and Beverly Hills, 90210 castmates came together at 90s Con Florida to honor her during a special panel.
Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green, and Gabrielle Carteris shared their memories of Shannen, with Green calling her “incredibly brave” and Carteris emphasizing how Shannen had inspired so many others on their own cancer journeys.
During the Charmed panel, Holly Marie Combs, Rose McGowan, Brian Krause, Dorian Gregory, and Drew Fuller filmed a live episode of the House of Halliwell podcast in tribute to Doherty. McGowan called Doherty a “powerhouse” and recalled how she often brought joy into the lives of everyone around her.
Dorian Gregory fondly remembered her as a radiant spirit, always sharing joy and showing her beauty and vibrancy.
One year after her death, Shannen Doherty continues to inspire love and admiration from her fans, friends, and former co-stars. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her, and her impact on both the entertainment world and the lives of the people around her remains profound.
The tributes from her close friends, including Gellar, McGowan, Spelling, and Combs, show that while she may no longer be physically present, her memory and spirit will always be cherished.
