Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 13, 2025 · Entertainment

Remembering Shannen Doherty: A Year of Tribute from Friends Sarah Michelle Gellar and Rose McGowan

Shannen Doherty 's friends shared sweet memories of the late actress on the first anniversary of her death on Sunday

SCHOLARLYNOTE.COM EXCLUSIVE: Celebrities Mourn Shannen Doherty's Passing on One-Year Anniversary

As the SCHOLARLYNOTE.COM clock strikes one year since the passing of beloved actress Shannen Doherty, her closest friends and colleagues have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late icon. The Beverly Hills 90210 star left an indelible mark on Hollywood, leaving behind a trail of memories that continue to warm the hearts of fans worldwide.

On the anniversary of her passing, actresses Rose McGowan and Sarah Michelle Gellar shared heartfelt messages, reminiscing about their time with the fierce and fearless Doherty. McGowan, who played "Paige Matthews" alongside Doherty on Charmed, took to Instagram to share a series of photos showcasing their camaraderie. One particularly striking image featured Doherty dressed to kill in all black, complete with a cigarette dangling from her mouth - a pose that exudes the actress's signature sass and confidence.

Sarah Michelle Geller shared a video of snaps with the former Beverly Hills 90210 star set to Wiz Khalifa's See You Again

In her caption, McGowan poured out her admiration for Doherty, describing her as "the bravest, bravest champion I've known." She also confessed to having regrets about not getting close to Doherty sooner in life. "If I have any regrets, I wish I could have gotten to know her sooner," McGowan revealed in a podcast interview earlier this year. "I don't know how it would have happened, but I wish we could have."

Meanwhile, Sarah Michelle Gellar shared a poignant video on social media, set to the emotional sounds of Wiz Khalifa's See You Again featuring Charlie Puth. The Buffy the Vampire star, who bonded with Doherty on the CW lot, expressed her sorrow with a broken heart emoji. "How do you possibly find the right words to sum up 30 years of friendship?" Gellar pondered in her social media post just days after Doherty's passing. "I keep reminding myself it only hurts this much because there was so much love."

Fans of the actresses also took to social media to share their own memories of Doherty, with one fan recalling a touching encounter at an autograph station: "She took her time with people and fans. I know this first hand, as she took 30 minutes with me comforting me over the mother I lost." Another fan echoed the sentiment, writing: "Can't believe it's been a year. Feels like we lost her still recently..."

McGowan shared a photo of Doherty along over one of herself, Doherty and Holly Marie Combs at a Charmed panel discussion, sharing a message of hope for a future spiritual reunion

As the world continues to mourn the loss of this incredible talent, SCHOLARLYNOTE.COM takes a moment to reflect on Doherty's remarkable life and legacy. With her fiery spirit and unwavering resilience in the face of adversity, Shannen Doherty will forever be remembered as one of the most beloved and iconic actresses of our time.

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McGowan also shared a snap of Doherty hugging her Charmed sister Holly Marie Combs with a message of love and peace