Sarah Michelle Gellar Pays Tribute to Shannen Doherty

Sarah Michelle Gellar paid tribute to her late friend Shannen Doherty on what would have been Doherty's 54th birthday, nearly a year after Doherty passed away from metastatic Stage 4 breast cancer. Gellar, who shared a close friendship with Doherty since meeting on the sets of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, celebrating their tradition of sharing birthdays. Doherty's other friends, including Tori Spelling and Rose McGowan, also shared emotional tributes on social media. Doherty, known for her roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and had her cancer spread to her brain in 2020. Her passing was felt deeply by her friends and fans, as evidenced by the tributes and memories shared by her close circle. The emotional messages reflect the deep impact Doherty had on her friends and the legacy she left behind.