Tori Spelling Honors Shannen Doherty: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Beloved Co-Star
EXCLUSIVE: Tori Spelling's Heart-Wrenching Tribute to Late BFF Shannen Doherty on One-Year Anniversary of Breast Cancer Death!
It's been a year since we said goodbye to the one and only Shannen Doherty, but her legacy lives on through the hearts of those who loved her. And no one loves her more than her longtime friend and former co-star Tori Spelling, who took to social media to pay tribute to the late actress on Sunday.
Spilling her emotions in a candid post, the 52-year-old actress shared a carousel of photos showcasing their friendship over the years. Alongside the pictures, she poured her heart out, revealing the depth of her grief and the lessons she learned from Doherty's life.
"Grief is weird," Spelling confessed. "It presents itself in different ways and at different times but never fades. Just like your memory. In fact, it burns epically in my soul more and more as the days pass."
The actress went on to reveal that despite the passing of time, her memories of Doherty remain vivid. "You and I already told the beginning of our story. The evolution of our story. Now I'm living the after," she wrote.
Spelling also credited Doherty with teaching her valuable life lessons, including embracing her true power and not apologizing for herself. "You always told me to stop apologizing for myself. To stop playing small. To stop trying to be palatable when I was born to be powerful," Spelling recalled.
The actress went on to reveal that she's been working hard to embody the lessons Doherty taught her, even admitting to not being perfect. "I'm not afraid to say while I made progress in many ways I failed in others. But failure is a lesson, not a sentence, on our journey."
Spelling ended her heartfelt post by echoing Doherty's words of empowerment. "Stay wild. Stay rebellious. Your power is your cause." The message was accompanied by a bold black and white graphic that read: "YOU ARE POWERFUL!"
The two actresses met in 1990 when they starred together on the hit show Beverly Hills, 90210. Although Doherty left the series in 1994, their friendship endured despite the ups and downs of each other's lives.
Spelling has been open about her own struggles, including financial difficulties, but it seems that she's using her platform to honor Doherty's memory. The actress took a break from her busy schedule to share this emotional tribute with her fans on thescholarlynote.com.
As we remember Shannen Doherty today, let us take a moment to appreciate the impact she had on those around her. From her iconic role as Brenda Walsh to her later work on Charmed and reality TV shows, Doherty left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
The 53-year-old actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and sadly passed away at age 53 just two years after going into remission. Her battle with the disease inspired countless fans and helped raise awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment.
As we move forward, let us continue to celebrate Doherty's life and legacy by spreading love, kindness, and empowerment – just as she would have wanted.