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VIRAL EXCLUSIVE
July 26, 2024
A Tribute to a Beloved Star
Just one day before she died on July 13, the beloved Beverly Hills, 90210 star ensured she would be legally single after her death. By: K Dass.
US - Shannen Doherty, renowned for her
iconic roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed, passed away at
the age of 53 after a courageous battle with breast cancer1. Her journey from
child actor to Hollywood sensation left an indelible mark on the entertainment
industry.
Born on April
12, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee, Doherty’s talent blossomed early. By age 10,
she made her acting debut on the series Father Murphy, catching the eye
of producer Michael Landon, who cast her in Little House on the Prairie.
Her breakthrough came with Beverly Hills, 90210, where she portrayed
Brenda Walsh, forever linking her name to the iconic show.
On the day
before Doherty died, the star signed paperwork necessary to end the marriage;
Iswarienko signed the documents on July 13.
Along with
signing a filing to waive spousal support, Doherty also agreed to a
"default or uncontested dissolution" of their marriage, indicating
the two had mutually finalised their divorce proceedings outside of court.
However,
because Doherty died before a judge was able to also sign off on the judgement
for marital dissolution (which makes a divorce official in California according
to family law attorney Ashley Silberfeld), the divorce wouldn't technically
have been considered final at the time of Doherty's passing.
"This
means that she was married at the time of death but because [Iswarienko] signed
that waiver of rights, he still is going to be a widower but he can't claim any
family support or allowance," says California-based estate lawyer David
Esquibias, referencing probate code 141(a), which is included in the former
couple's separation agreement.
Doherty’s
resilience shone through her health battles. Diagnosed with breast cancer in
2015, she achieved remission but faced a recurrence in 2020. In June 2023, she
candidly shared her brain metastasis journey on Instagram, revealing the true
face of cancer1. Her strength and vulnerability touched millions.
As we bid
farewell to Shannen Doherty, we remember her as more than a star—she was a
fighter, a trailblaser, and an inspiration to us all. Her legacy lives on in
the hearts of fans worldwide.
