Sarah Michelle Gellar has shared a touching tribute to her late friend Shannen Doherty, who died on Saturday, July 13 at age 53 after battling breast cancer.
The 47-year-old actress posted a loving note for Shannen, along with photos of them together.
Sarah wrote: ‘How can you find the right words to sum up 30 years of friendship?’
“I keep reminding myself that this only hurts because there was so much love. Thank you for all your kind words and support.”
Its publication comes just two days after Shannen died at the age of 53 after a nine-year battle with breast cancer.
Shannen’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, announced her death in a statement on Sunday: “On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of battling the disease.”
‘The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones and her dog Bowie. The family asks for privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.’
Luke Perry’s daughter Sophie Perry shared a sweet snap of her dad with Shannen on her Instagram Stories on Sundau.
Shannen and Luke, who died at age 52 in 2019 from a stroke, played love interests Brenda and Dylan on 90210.
Gabrielle Carteris, who played Andrea on the iconic series, also commented on Luke in her tribute to Shannen.
“I know Luke is there with open arms to love you,” she wrote in her tribute, People reported.
Last February, Doherty became emotional when she shared the moment she learned of Perry’s death while attending a panel at MegaCon Orlando.
