Alyssa Milano puts aside her differences with Shannen Doherty with this emotional farewell: The world is worse off without her

This Sunday, 14 July 2024, Shannen Doherty passed away at the age of 53 due to the metastatic cancer she had been suffering from for several years.

The actress had been battling the disease since 2015. Just a year later, she had to have a breast removed. Two years later, she announced that her disease was in remission. And after facing all the hard times with resilience and joy, Shannen Doherty has passed away.

The reactions from the film and TV industry have not been long in coming. Above all, there have been many warm farewells given to her by her co-stars in ‘Charmed’. In each of them, you can see the deep affection and respect they felt for the performer. Even Alyssa Milano, with whom she did not have a great relationship, wanted to leave an emotional reflection on Doherty.

The reactions of several actresses and colleagues to the death of Shannen Doherty

The first to speak out was Carol Potter, who played Cindy in ‘Feeling alive’: “Shocked and saddened by the news of Shannen Doherty’s death, what a journey she’s been on! She’s gone too soon. Through it all, she stayed true to herself and gave us an example of courage and perseverance as she faced her own death. May she rest in peace.”

Gabrielle Carteris, another important actress in the ‘Feeling of Living’ cast, has also left a fond farewell. “So young. So sad. May you rest in peace, Shannon. I know Luke is there with open arms to give you love,” referring to ‘Feeling of Living’ co-star Luke Perry.

Finally, and leaving aside the differences that have marked their relationship, Alyssa Milano wanted to say goodbye to Shannen Doherty with this touching reflection: “It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but deep down she was someone I deeply respected and admired. She was a talented actress, loved by many, and the world is worse off without her. My condolences to all the people who loved her”.