Actress Shannen Doherty Dies at 53

Known for Her Roles in Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed

Doherty's Death Follows a Long Battle with Cancer

American actress Shannen Doherty has died at the age of 53. The actress was known for her roles as Brenda Walsh in the television series Beverly Hills 90210 and as Prue Halliwell in the series Charmed. Doherty's death was confirmed by a spokesperson for the actress, who stated that she had been battling cancer for several years.

In addition to her acting career, Doherty was also an active supporter of the marine conservation organization Sea Shepherd. In March 2014, she joined the crew of the vessel Bob Barker on a mission to protect whales in the Southern Ocean. Doherty's activism and passion for ocean conservation will be remembered by many.