Jennie Garth is heartbroken over the passing of her 90210 co-star Shannen Doherty.
The What I Like About You star, 52, who recently opened up about her “rollercoaster” relationship with her body image, opened up Instagram to share old photos of the two stars and a lengthy message as he mourns Shannen’s death.
“I am still processing my tremendous grief over the loss of my long-time friend Shannen, the woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known,” Garth began.
“Our connection was real and honest. We were often pitted against each other, but none of that reflected the truth of our real relationship, which was built on mutual respect and admiration,” she continued in the caption.
The star added old snaps of the couple laughing and another during a sunny day at the beach.
Jennie Garth is heartbroken over the passing of her 90210 co-star Shannen Doherty
The What I Like About You star, 52, took to Instagram to share throwback photos of the two stars and a lengthy message as she mourns Shannen’s death.
“She was brave, passionate, determined and so loving and generous. I will miss her and always hold her deeply in my heart and memories. My heart breaks for her family and for Bowie,” Garth concluded.
The post struck a chord with The Last Cowboy star’s 1.2 million followers, with fans quick to write in the comments to express their support.
“I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to your dear friend,” wrote influencer Dr. Jessica Wu.
One fan chimed in: “I cried like I knew her because we were the same age and I admired her tenacity and acting skills. She’s now healed from one pink warrior to another, your earthly presence will be missed.”
The couple starred together on Beverly Hills 90210, which ran from 2008 to 2013.
Shannen Doherty tragically passed away on Saturday at the age of 53 after years of battling breast cancer.
The Fortress star’s tragic death came about a month after she confessed that the past year has been “really tough” for her.
On Sunday, Doherty’s publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed the star’s death.
“It is with great sadness that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday 13th July she lost her battle with cancer after many years of battling the disease,” Sloane said. People.
“The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by loved ones and her dog, Bowie. The family asks for privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace,” Sloane added.
“I am still processing my tremendous grief over the loss of my long-time friend Shannen, the woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known,” Garth began.
The couple starred together on Beverly Hills 90210, which aired from 2008 to 2013.
“Our connection was real and honest. We were often pitted against each other, but none of that reflected the truth of our real relationship, which was built on mutual respect and admiration,” she continued in the caption; Jennie and Shannen in 2009
“She was brave, passionate, determined and so loving and generous. I will miss her and always honor her deeply in my heart and memories. My heart is broken for her family and for Bowie,” Garth concluded. Shannen, Jennie and Ian Ziering in a retrospective photo
Shannen Doherty tragically passed away on Saturday at the age of 53 after years of battling breast cancer; Jennie, Shannen and Tori Spelling seen in a retro promotional image
The Fortress star’s tragic death came about a month after she confessed that last year was “really tough” for her; Shannen seen in 2019
Last year she announced that her cancer had spread to her brain in an Instagram post that showed her undergoing radiation therapy; Shannen seen in 2023
Doherty, who played Brenda Walsh in the hit 1990s series, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.
Just two years later, the Charmed star revealed that the cancer had returned after going into remission.
At the time, she told Good Morning America: ‘In a matter of days or a week it will be known that I’m stage 4. So my cancer came back and that’s why I’m here.
“I don’t think I’ve processed it yet. It’s a bitter pill to swallow in many ways,” he said.
Last year, she announced that her cancer had spread to her brain in an Instagram post that showed her undergoing radiation therapy.
