In honor of her lover, Alyssa Milano admits her diffiсult relationship with Shannen
Alyssa Milano is letting go of the past.
Despite their yearslong feud, Milano paid tribute to her charmed costar Shannen Doherty, who died July 13.
«It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but at its core was someone I deeply respected and was in awe of,» Milano told Entertainment Weekly in a statement.
«She was a talented actress, beloved by many, and the world is less without her. My condolences to all who loved her.»
Doherty’s passing comes after a nearly decade-long battle with breast cancer. Though she went into remission in 2017 following a 2015 diagnosis, her cancer returned in 2020.
In June 2023, the Beverly Hills, 90210 star shared the cancer had metastasized to her brain and later spread to her bones.
«On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease,» her publicist Leslie Sloane said in a statement to NBC News.
«The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”
Throughout her health journey, Doherty continued to work and stay busy, which included hosting her podcast Let’s Be Clear.
In fact, it was on a December episode that her feud with Milano was reignited after Charmed costar Holly Marie Combs claimed Milano had Doherty fired from the series after season three.
However, Milano denied the accusations. «I did not have the power to get anyone fired,» she wrote on Instagram in February. «Once Shannen left we had 5 more successful seasons, and I am forever grateful.»
Later that month, she doubled down on her stance.
