Shannen Doherty revealed that she has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. The former "Beverly Hills 90210" star had previously been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 but went into remission in 2017. The 48-year-old actress didn't specifically address her condition, but subtly posted an illustation that implied what she was trying to tell her fans.
Shannen Doherty speaks out about her stage 4 cancer
Stage 4 cancer means that it has spread to other organs.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 02: Actress Shannen Doherty promotes "Badass" at Borders Books & Music, Columbus Circle on November 2, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Imagen Jason Kempin/Getty Images
Doherty posted a Snoopy comic strip to her Instagram. "We only live once, Snoopy" said Charlie Brown but then Snoopy chimed in "Wrong! We only die once. We live every day!" As true as this statement is, we have to embrace every day of life to our fullest.
Doherty's post has generated a tremendous amount of support from her fans.
The star played the role of Brenda Walsh in 90210, Jenny Wilder in Little House on the Prairie, Maggie Malene in Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Kris Witherspoon in Our House, and also in the reboot BH90210.
.@ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVE: @DohertyShannen opens up about her private health battle. “I’m stage four – my cancer came back.”@arobachhttps://t.co/IvsAr3odaj pic.twitter.com/Amhcm7x5Q4
— Good Morning America (@GMA) February 4, 2020