Sophie Perry, the daughter of the late Luke Perry, paid tribute to her father’s former Beverly Hills, 90210 costar Shannen Doherty after her death on July 13. She shared a throwback photo of her father goofing around with Doherty, who played Brenda Walsh on the hit TV series. The Instagram post featured Doherty smiling as Luke, who played Dylan McKay, bit her pearl necklace from behind. Sophie’s caption for the post was a simple white love heart emoji.
Sophie is the daughter of Rachel “Minnie” Sharp, Luke’s ex-wife whom he married in 1993. Following their divorce in 2003, they shared joint custody of Sophie and her brother Jack. Luke passed away in 2019 at the age of 52 after suffering from a fatal stroke. Doherty, age 53, died after a long battle with cancer. At the time of Luke’s death, Doherty had spoken about how much he loved his children and how proud he was of them. She mentioned that Luke often showed her videos of his kids, sharing his admiration for them.
After Doherty’s passing, a sea of Hollywood celebrities, including her former 90210 costars, shared their reactions and paid tribute to her. Tori Spelling, who played Donna Martin, expressed her grief on Instagram Stories, while Jennie Garth, who played Kelly Taylor, shared a heartfelt note on Instagram. Garth described Doherty as one of the strongest people she had ever known and emphasized the real and honest connection they had, despite being often pitted against each other on screen. She shared throwback photos of them from the set of 90210 in her tribute.
Doherty’s publicist confirmed her death to Us Weekly, stating that the actress had lost her battle with cancer after years of fighting the disease. She passed away surrounded by loved ones, including her dog Bowie. The family requested privacy to grieve in peace during this difficult time. The news of Doherty’s passing brought an outpouring of love and tributes from fans and colleagues, reflecting on her talent, strength, and the impact she had on the entertainment industry. Despite her battle with cancer, Doherty remained an inspiration to many through her resilience and determination.
