Fans all over the world are sending Shannen Doherty their love after the actress revealed that she’s battling breast cancer once again.
The Beverly Hills 90210 star made the announcement during an interview with Good Morning America on Tuesday. She had been in remission after an earlier diagnosis in 2015 and is now fighting stage 4 cancer:
Shannen says she’s been quietly dealing with the devastating news while mourning the death of her Beverly Hills co-star and friend Luke Perry and filming the show’s reboot “BH90210” with fellow cast members Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling and Jason Priestley.
“It was so weird for me to be diagnosed and then somebody who was seemingly healthy to go first,” she tells Good Morning America.
“It was really shocking and the least I could do to honour him was do that show. I still haven’t done enough in my opinion.”
“I don’t think I’ve processed it. It’s a bitter pill to swallow in a lot of ways.” #ShannenDoherty revealed on @GMA that her cancer has returned. https://t.co/C8kRRd6lih
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) February 4, 2020
Shannen had been in remission after an earlier diagnosis of breast cancer in 2015.
Her fans and celebrity friends are sharing their favourite ‘Brenda” moments on Twitter and sending the actress messages of strength and love:
I wish you peace and strength on your journey @DohertyShannen You are an inspiration to so many pic.twitter.com/Q8aDHPoYc6
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) February 4, 2020
An actor always remembers his first day on set. #shannendoherty was that person for me. She introduced herself, made me feel welcome & I will never forget it. My heart breaks for her diagnosis but know she won’t go down without a fight🥊. Praying for you girl! 🙏🏼
— Chasen Hampton (@Chasen_Hampton) February 4, 2020
You’ll win again Shannen. You’re an amazing fighter and a warrior, you’re an amazing person, you are strong, and we believe in you. @DohertyShannen #staystrongshannen #charmed #ShannenDoherty pic.twitter.com/1SngVmHSzJ
— charmedream (@charmedream1) February 5, 2020
Growing up with #ShannenDoherty on TV made her feel like a close friend. I am deeply saddened to hear about her recent news to the world she is battling cancer again.
@DohertyShannen you have always been the face of never giving up. Time to battle another demon! #CancerAwareness
— Benjamin Norris (@BenjaminJNorris) February 5, 2020
Shannen’s announcement comes on February 4, World Cancer Day – to encourage discussion and raise awareness about cancer, and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.
According to the World Health Organisation, breast cancer affects over 2.1 million people around the globe each year.
