“I am still processing my tremendous grief over the loss of my longtime friend Shannen,” Garth wrote on Instagram.
Beverly Hills, 90210 stars Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling are remembering Shannen Doherty after her death from cancer at age 53.
The actress, also known for her role in Charmed, died on Saturday, July 13. The following day, her longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed the sad news in a statement, saying, “The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie.”
On Sunday, Garth, 52, and Spelling, 51, both shared touching tributes to their former costar on their Instagram accounts.
Garth, who played Kelly Taylor in the series, posted two throwback images of herself with Doherty from the hit 1990s drama series. She said she’s “still processing” the news.
“I am still processing my tremendous grief over the loss of my longtime friend Shannen, the woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known,” Garth wrote. “Our connection was real and honest. We were so often pitted against each other, but none of that reflected the truth of our real relationship which was one built on mutual respect and admiration.”
She went on to remember Doherty as “courageous, passionate, determined and very loving and generous.”
“I will miss her and will always honor her deeply in my heart and in my memories. My heart breaks for her family and Bowie,” Garth concluded, referencing Doherty’s dog.
Doherty recently reflected on her friendship with Garth in a May episode of her podcast, Let’s Be Clear. “I see her at conventions, and we talk and, you know, we laugh,” she said.
Spelling, who played Donna Martin on 90210, kept her post about Doherty brief, but hinted that there would be more to come. She shared a selfie with Doherty on her Instagram Stories with a row of broken hearts. “I don’t have outward words yet, but WE knew and that’s what matters,” she wrote on the photo.
Several other costars from the ’90s series have paid tribute to Doherty. Jason Priestley, 54, remembered his on-screen twin in an Instagram post, writing, “She was a force of nature and I will miss her. Sending love and light to her family in this dark time.”
Gabrielle Carteris, 63, who played Andrea Zuckerman, wrote in her post, “So young – so sad. May you RIP Shannen. I know Luke is there with open arms to love you.” Carteris referenced their former Beverly Hills, 90210 costar Luke Perry, who died following a stroke in 2019 at age 52. Doherty and Perry remained close after playing a romantic couple on the show.
Doherty starred in the show for four seasons until her character was written off in 1994. She returned to reprise her role in the spinoff 90210 and the reboot BH90210.
