Summary
Holly Marie Combs gives a sweet tribute to her late co-starShannen Doherty. Doherty and Combs previously starred together in the TV seriesCharmed, where they played sisters Piper and Prue. On July 13, Doherty tragically passed away at the age of 53, succumbing to her battle with breast cancer.
Taking to Instagram,Combsoffers a touching tribute to the late Doherty. Combs posted a series of images of herself and Doherty throughout the years, many of which were from a couple of decades ago. Check out the post below:
Alongside the pictures, Combs wrote a long message celebrating her friendship with Doherty. She referred to the actor as her “better half of 31 years.” Combs expressed the gravity of her grief following Doherty’s passing, noting that she cannot even “catch [her] breath” as her chest felt hollowed out. She called Doherty her “loyal protector” and “best friend,” and said that Doherty “will be forevermore [her] sister.”
Charmed Remains A Huge Part Of Shannen Doherty’s Legacy
Charmed’s Legacy Is Fraught (But Doherty Is Still Beloved)
Seeing Combs and Doherty together in these photos is a good reminder of Doherty’s legacy inCharmed. She played fan-favorite character Prue Halliwell in the supernatural series. Despite being beloved,Prue was killed off at the end ofCharmedseason 3. The next five seasons of the series continued on without Doherty, and the actor went on to star in projects such asJay and Silent Bob Strike Back,North Shore,90210, and most recently,Darkness of Man.
In recent years,Charmed’s legacy has been partially marred by more detailed reports on the fraught relationship between some of the actors. Combs and Doherty were vocal on this matter, explaining that theirCharmedco-star Alyssa Milanothreatened to sue the other cast members for creating a hostile workplace environment. Even when Milano later dismissed some of these claims, Doherty stood her ground, asserting that she and Combs were not “mean” to Milano when voicing their concerns.
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At that time, Doherty also referenced her ongoing battle with cancer, which made grappling with stories like these increasingly difficult. Given the context of her role onCharmedand its unfortunate conclusion, it is even more vital that stars like Combs stand by Doherty. Even after the actor’s passing, Doherty’s legacy will live on for those who seek to revisitCharmedandDoherty’s fantastic performance as Prue Halliwell.
Charmed
Cast
Charmed is a television series centered on three sisters—Prue, Piper, and Phoebe—who discover their powers as the Charmed Ones, destined to fight evil forces. Set in modern-day San Francisco, the series explores their evolving magical abilities while they juggle personal lives and combat demons and warlocks.
