Shannen Doherty Health Update, What Happened to Shannen Doherty? How is Shannen Doherty Doing?
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Updated Apr 18, 2024
Shannen Doherty Health Update
In March 2015, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which had spread to her lymph nodes. She underwent treatment to shrink the tumor and had surgery to remove her breast in May 2016 because multiple tumors made a smaller surgery impossible. After surgery, it was discovered that cancer cells might have spread further than expected. Due to the advanced stage, Doherty had chemotherapy and radiotherapy after the surgery. She shared on April 29, 2017, that her cancer was in remission, meaning it was no longer active.
In February 2020, Doherty said her cancer had come back and now it's at stage four. By June 2023, she told everyone that the cancer had reached her brain and it's incurable. Then, in November 2023, she said it had spread to her bones. In January 2024, Doherty talked about a new treatment breaking through the blood-brain barrier and she called it a "miracle".
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Who is Shannen Doherty?
Shannen Doherty is an American actress famous for her roles in TV shows and movies. She played Jenny Wilder on "Little House on the Prairie" from 1982 to 1983, Maggie Malene in "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" in 1985, Kris Witherspoon in "Our House" from 1986 to 1988, Heather Duke in "Heathers" in 1989, Brenda Walsh in "Beverly Hills, 90210" from 1990 to 1994 and again in related shows in 2008-2009 and 2019, Prue Halliwell in "Charmed" from 1998 to 2001, and Dobbs in "Fortress" in 2021.
She started her career in 1982 at the age of 11 in television series and then she started to act in films during her teenage years. She later got recognition as a significant actress and starred in numerous films. She is active in her acting career for four decades.
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| Name | Shannen Doherty |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of Birth | April 12, 1971 |
| Place of Birth | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Age | 53 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Works | Film and television |
| Marital Status | Divorced (three times) |
| Children | Nil |
Shannen Doherty Career
From 1982 to 1988, Shannen Doherty acted in TV shows like "Little House on the Prairie" and movies like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." She became famous in 1990 for her role as Brenda Walsh in "Beverly Hills, 90210." After leaving the show in 1994, she appeared in movies and later starred in "Charmed" from 1998 to 2001. Doherty faced challenges on and off set, leading to her departure from "Charmed."
In 2003, Doherty hosted a TV show called Scare Tactics and later starred in the series "North Shore" in 2004-2005. She also had her own reality show in 2006 called "Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty" but it got canceled after one season. In 2008, she returned to TV with a role in the spin-off of "Beverly Hills, 90210" and appeared in some movies like "Burning Palms" and "The Lost Treasure of the Grand Canyon."
In 2010, Doherty appeared on "Dancing with the Stars" but got eliminated early. She also voiced characters in an animated web series called Mari-Kari. In 2012, she starred in a reality show about planning her wedding called "Shannen Says" and later traveled with her friend in a road-trip reality show called "Off the Map with Shannen & Holly". Doherty joined the cast of a TV series based on "Heathers" but its premiere was delayed due to sensitive themes. She also returned to her role as Brenda Walsh in "BH90210" and appeared in the movie "Fortress" in 2021.
Shannen Doherty Early Life
Shannen Doherty was born on April 12, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee. Her parents' names are Rosa Doherty and Tom Doherty. She was raised in her mother's Southern Baptist faith. Her dad worked in a bank, and her mom owned a beauty parlor. She has an older brother named Sean B. Doherty. Her family moved to Los Angeles in 1978 when she was seven. Her dad started a new branch of their family business there. Shannen realized she wanted to be an actress when she got her first acting role at age ten on the TV show Father Murphy in 1981.
Shannen was a good student who enjoyed being in school plays and getting top grades. Even though she was confident, she liked having a few close friends and didn't like big groups of people. She became famous as a child actress when she was just 11, playing Jenny Wilder on "Little House on the Prairie."
Shannen Doherty Marital Life
Doherty tied the knot with Ashley Hamilton, who is the son of famous actors George Hamilton and Alana Collins, on October 11, 1993. However, they decided to split up and filed for divorce in April 1994. Later, in 2002, Doherty got married to Rick Salomon, but their marriage didn't last long and was officially annulled after nine months.
Then, on October 15, 2011, she exchanged vows with photographer Kurt Iswarienko in a ceremony held in Malibu, California. In April 2023, Doherty said that she had started the process to end her marriage with Iswarienko.
In early 1993, Doherty got engaged to Dean Jay Factor, who was heir to Max Factor. However, their engagement didn't last long. On May 25, 1993, Factor filed for a restraining order against Doherty. He accused her of being physically violent and making threats. Doherty's father said that Factor was the one who was abusive, not her.
Shannen Doherty Net Worth
Shannen Doherty's Net Worth is $5 million. She earns income primarily through her work as an actress in television shows, movies, and reality programs. Additionally, she may receive income from endorsements, public appearances, and other related ventures.
