Actress Known For Roles As Spoiled Tv Daughter And Modern Witch

Shannen Doherty, Star of Beverly Hills 90210, Dies at 53

Actress Known for Roles as Spoiled TV Daughter and Modern Witch

Shannen Doherty, the actress best known for her roles as Brenda Walsh in the television series Beverly Hills 90210 and Prue Halliwell in the supernatural drama Charmed, has died at the age of 53. Doherty's death was confirmed by her publicist on Tuesday, February 11, 2023. The actress had been battling breast cancer since 2015.

A Vocal Advocate for Ocean Conservation

In addition to her acting career, Doherty was a vocal advocate for ocean conservation. She was a longtime supporter of Sea Shepherd, a non-profit organization that works to protect marine wildlife. In March 2014, Doherty joined Sea Shepherd on a mission to Antarctica to document the impact of illegal fishing on the Southern Ocean.

Doherty's death is a loss for the entertainment industry and the environmental community. She was a talented actress and a dedicated advocate for the causes she believed in.