Despite Shannen Doherty’s battle with cancer, the actress was full of life and hadn’t lost her fun-loving character as she recently surprised her Beverly Hills, 90210 costar, Brian Austin Green, on his 50th birthday. Following chemotherapy and a single mastectomy in 2016, she was certified cancer free, however, the actress disclosed in February 2020 that her cancer had re-emerged and progressed to stage four. Doherty died of cancer on July 13, 2024, at the age of 53, about a year after this party.
“I want people to not hear stage 4 cancer and think of the person that is gray and falling over, and they can’t move, and they’re going into hospice, and they can’t work,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “You get written off so quickly, even though you’re vital and healthy and happy and wanting to go out there and work.”
Shannen Doherty celebrates with ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ co-star, Brian Austin Green on his 50th birthday
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Brian Austin Green recently commemorated his 50th birthday on Saturday, July 15th, with a party that had Doherty and some other Beverly Hills, 90210 Costars in attendance. Green shared in an Instagram post that the party was a surprise from his wife. “So, I turned 50 yesterday, and Sharna threw me an amazing surprise party full of great people,” he wrote. “Casamigos set up a bar and had custom BAG drinks for guests. It was amazing. Thanks, @casamigos. George and Rande, you guys really did create some delicious and fun tequila’ :)))”
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Doherty, who was a close friend of the celebrant, shared a heartfelt tribute on her Instagram. The actress posted two pictures, the first capturing Doherty relaxing poolside, with her right arm affectionately wrapped around Green’s shoulders while fellow costar Ian Ziering is seen cozily nestled beside her. A second snapshot featured Green’s 21-year-old son, Kassius, posing alongside his dad, Doherty, and a couple of friends, all gathered by the poolside.
“Happy birthday B. I love you @brianaustingreen,” she wrote in the caption, alongside the photographs. Ziering also took to Instagram to share some heartwarming shots from their get-together, and he even posted a delightful video clip that captured the moment when Green was pleasantly surprised as he entered the party.
Fans express their happiness at seeing Shannen Doherty having a good time
Fans showed their overwhelming joy and appreciation on Ziering’s Instagram post, flooding the comments section with messages and expressing their happiness that Doherty was present at the party. “Love seeing Shannen with you all,” a fan wrote. “Healing thoughts her way.”
“Absolutely amazing to see you all together! Happy Birthday, Brian!” another person commented. “I don’t think you all realize how much of an impact you had on those of us who watched you on 90210 at a critical time in our lives. Thank you!!”
“This wins the internet — so happy Shannon looks so good,” a third fan wrote while someone else said, “Made me emotional! Love your friendship. And love that Shannen came!!!!”
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