Last week we lost Shannen Doherty at the age of 53. After a decade-long battle with cancer, we had to say goodbye to one of the most iconic actresses and bonafide cool woman. As someone who grew up in the 90s, my first introduction to Doherty was through the series Beverly Hills 90210 as the ultra-cool but always fierce Brenda Walsh. Doherty had a way to capture the hearts of viewers even when she was in a cast with other talented actors. There was something about her that made us tune in every week. When Doherty left Beverly Hills 90210 (Tiffani-Amber Thiessen replaced her exit), the show was never the same ever again.

Another series that everyone loved was Charmed, where Doherty portrayed Prue Halliwell the bravest and most powerful witch of the charmed one sisters. Again, once Doherty left this series (this time she was replaced by Rose McGowan), the show wasn’t the same ever again either. Doherty left a mark in each of her series where those who watched the series when she was in them and then watched the episodes without her, know the importance and weight she carried in each of her characters.

Doherty was also in Heathers, a cult-classic that stars Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. Even in this case, she became the most iconic Heather – her wit and comedic nature on full display, stealing every scene she was in.

The reason why saying goodbye to Doherty is so difficult is not only because she portrayed iconic characters that we all loved, but also because she was the embodiment of bravery, with a tenacious will to live. During a time when being viewed as a “difficult woman” for speaking up could be detrimental to someone’s career, she decided to never make herself small and forge her own path. Any role Doherty touched was gold, even when she filmed indie horrors like Bethany or when she had a small role in Riverdale after the passing of Luke Perry, touching the hearts of so many viewers with her heartbreaking role.

Shannen Doherty will forever be remembered for her bravery unapologetic bad-ass attitude and quick wit, and yes, even for being an undeniable charismatic beauty.

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