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The Independent
4 days ago
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- The Independent
Ian Ziering pays tribute to 90210 co-star Shannen Doherty in heartfelt post
Ian Ziering, star of Beverly Hills, 90210, paid tribute to his former co-star Shannen Doherty on the first anniversary of her death. Doherty died at the age of 53 from breast cancer, nine years after her initial diagnosis in 2015. Ziering explained on his Instagram why he did not immediately post about her passing, stating that grief is a personal process and not a performance. He expressed his shock at her death, having believed she was strong enough to overcome the illness. Ziering reflected on their relationship, acknowledging their early clashes but highlighting their eventual mutual respect and Doherty's talent.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Beloved '90s Actor Breaks Social Media Silence on Death of Co-Star in Heartbreaking Post
Beloved '90s Actor Breaks Social Media Silence on Death of Co-Star in Heartbreaking Post originally appeared on Parade. Ian Ziering has broken his social media silence on the death of his Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star, Shannen Doherty. On the one-year anniversary of Doherty's death, Ziering posted a heartfelt message on Instagram. "When I first heard she was sick, we had nearly a decade more with her. And even then, most of the updates sounded less like 'Shannen's fighting cancer' and more like 'cancer picked the wrong woman.' That was her way—strong, defiant, take-no-prisoners tough," Ziering began. "Every time I saw her during those years, she was still Shan—fierce, funny, full of life. That's why her passing hit me like a freight train. I was shocked. I truly believed she was going to pull off one more miracle." "When she died a year ago, I didn't post anything. And yes, some people criticized that. To them I say: grief isn't a performance. It's personal. Let people grieve how they grieve," he continued. "Over the past year, I've seen my old castmates a few times. It's been hard being together without her—and Luke. That kind of loss doesn't fade. It just rearranges the furniture in your heart." Ziering went on to say that he misses Doherty and that he thinks of her "often." "Your kind heart that so few really got to see. I still carry all of it with me. Rest easy, Shan," he concluded. Dozens of fans took to the comments section of the post to send Ziering love and to let him know that his tribute was "beautifully written." Doherty died on July 13, 2024, after a long journey with breast cancer. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Beloved '90s Actor Breaks Social Media Silence on Death of Co-Star in Heartbreaking Post first appeared on Parade on Jul 14, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Ian Ziering Responds to Criticism for Not Posting Shannen Doherty Tribute After Her Death
Ian Ziering is opening up about the impact of former Beverly Hills, 90210 costar Shannen Doherty's death -- and why he didn't address it sooner on social media. Sunday marked one year since Doherty died from cancer at the age of 53, with Ziering -- who starred as Steve Sanders opposite Shannen's Brenda Walsh on the primetime soap -- taking to social media to pay tribute. His moving post came after he was criticized for not making any statement online in the immediate aftermath of her death, something he referenced in his new tribute. "When I first heard she was sick, we had nearly a decade more with her. And even then, most of the updates sounded less like 'Shannen's fighting cancer' and more like 'cancer picked the wrong woman,' That was her way—strong, defiant, take-no-prisoners tough," Ziering said of Doherty, who was first diagnosed with cancer back in 2015, said she was in remission in 2017 and announced it had returned in 2020. "Every time I saw her during those years, she was still Shan -- fierce, funny, full of life. That's why her passing hit me like a freight train. I was shocked. I truly believed she was going to pull off one more miracle," he continued, before addressing the backlash he received after her death. "When she died a year ago, I didn't post anything. And yes, some people criticized that," he shared. "To them I say: grief isn't a performance. It's personal. Let people grieve how they grieve." "Over the past year, I've seen my old castmates a few times. It's been hard being together without her—and Luke," he continued, referencing Luke Perry, who died in 2019. "That kind of loss doesn't fade. It just rearranges the furniture in your heart." He went on to say he misses Doherty, before admitting the pair "clashed now and then" when 90210 first began. That being said, he added the pair "always had respect" for one another. "I was the wisecracking comic relief; she was the beautiful chaos, the after-hours headline, the girl who could trash a hotel room and make the tabloids love her for it. (Stop laughing, Shan. You know it's true)," he continued. "Whatever antics happened off-set, when the camera rolled? She delivered. Always." He said the two "mellowed" out as they got older and started to understand "what we'd been part of and what we each brought to the table." "I'll never forget when she and Jennie surprised me at the Chippendales show in Vegas. God, we laughed so hard. It was one of those nights that stays with you," he concluded. "So, my dear Shannen— I think of you often. Your grit. Your fire. Your kind heart that so few really got to see. I still carry all of it with me. Rest easy, Shan. ❤️" The post has nearly 50K likes, hours after posting -- while fellow former 90210 costar Tori Spelling also commented, calling the tribute "Beautiful ❤️" Spelling wrote an emotional tribute of her own, sharing how she's put the lessons she learned from Doherty into action. "You always told me to stop apologizing for myself. To stop playing small. To stop trying to be palatable when I was born to be powerful," she wrote. "You taught me to turn my power on and let it shine. Some people will sit in the uncomfortableness of the brightness while others will be empowered by my flame." "This year, I've tried hard to be the power you believed I could be," she continued. "I'm not afraid to say while I made progress in many ways I failed in others. But failure is a lesson not a sentence on our journey." "I've honored you by telling the truth louder. By choosing softness when I could've chosen armor. And by saying "no" more than I ever used to—because you would've," she continued, before concluding, "And I promise— the torch you passed is lit. And it's not going out. warrior friend. I love you forever Shan xo 🖤"
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Tori Spelling, Ian Ziering honor Shannen Doherty 1 year after her death
Shannen Doherty's former costars are reflecting on the "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress' legacy one year after her death. Doherty, who starred as Brenda Walsh on "Beverly Hills, 90210" and Prue Halliwell on "Charmed," died one year ago at age 53. Tori Spelling, who worked with Doherty on "Beverly Hills, 90210," marked the anniversary in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday, July 13. "Grief is weird," the actress wrote. "It presents itself in different ways and at different times but never fades. Just like your memory. In fact, it burns epically in my soul more and more as the days pass." Spelling continued that she is carrying "everything you taught me" and that she has "tried hard to be the power you believed I could be" in the year since Doherty's death. "I promise— the torch you passed is lit," she concluded. "And it's not going out. warrior friend. I love you forever Shan xo." Shannen Doherty, 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star, dies at 53 after cancer battle Ian Ziering, who starred as Steve Sanders on "Beverly Hills, 90210," also paid tribute to Doherty on Instagram and explained why he did not post about her death when it happened. The actor said Doherty was "fierce, funny," and "full of life" while battling cancer, so her "passing hit me like a freight train." "I was shocked," he wrote. "I truly believed she was going to pull off one more miracle. When she died a year ago, I didn't post anything. And yes, some people criticized that. To them I say: grief isn't a performance. It's personal. Let people grieve how they grieve." Shannen Doherty honored by former 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed' co-stars He added that it's been "hard" being with his former castmates without Doherty and Luke Perry, who died in 2019. "That kind of loss doesn't fade," he said. "It just rearranges the furniture in your heart." Holly Marie Combs, who starred as Piper Halliwell on "Charmed," wrote that it only feels like "a minute," not a year, since Doherty's death. "You still light the way for so many," she said. "And you are missed by so many." Sarah Michelle Gellar also shared an Instagram video showing photos of the two friends together over the years. She posted the montage with a broken heart emoji as the caption. When did Shannen Doherty die? Doherty died on July 13, 2024. How did Shannen Doherty die? Doherty died from cancer "after many years of fighting the disease," her publicist said in a statement last year, adding that she "was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie." The "Charmed" star had been open about documenting her health challenges and was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Spelling later criticized the Oscars for not including Doherty in the yearly in memoriam segment. She said on the "Let's Be Clear" podcast, "For all of us watching that loved her and loved her work, it felt like not only was she robbed, but we were robbed."
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Touching Tribute to Shannen Doherty on the First Anniversary of her Passing
Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Touching Tribute to Shannen Doherty on the First Anniversary of her Passing originally appeared on Parade. Sarah Michelle Gellar will never forget her dear friend Shannen Doherty, and the Buffy legend is sharing some of their greatest memories in her honor. Gellar, 48, took to Instagram on Sunday, the first anniversary of Doherty's death at age 53 after a long battle with cancer. In a sweet video tribute set to "See You Again," the duo can be seen doing everything from horseback riding and checking out museums to drinking cocktails and blowing out birthday candles together. There were no words in the post's caption. The only thing Gellar posted was a simple heartbreak emoji. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Back in April, Gellar shared another look back at Doherty's birthday from the previous year. Doherty is presented with a cake, followed by Gellar, who is presented with a smaller one. 'For as long as I can remember, we have celebrated our birthdays together @theshando,' Gellar wrote in the caption. 'This year I will keep that tradition, and celebrate you. I am so glad we were all together on this day last year, not knowing it would be the last like this. Happy Birthday Shannen. 🕊️.' Gellar previously spoke about how important Doherty was to her entire family. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Doherty helped Gellar with her two children as they navigated homeschooling, Gellar shared on Doherty's podcast, Let's Be Clear with Shannen Doherty. "You gave them adventures and just, freedom. And I can never repay that because that was such a difficult time and so seeing my kids that happy and giving me a break," Gellar said, PEOPLE reported. "People don't know this, but Shannen sat there sometimes while they were on Zoom school and helped them and we would have blackouts and she would plan adventures."Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Touching Tribute to Shannen Doherty on the First Anniversary of her Passing first appeared on Parade on Jul 13, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
