Shannen Doherty has died at the age of 53

Shannen Doherty, known for her roles in the wildly popular series Beverly Hills, 90210 and the witchcraft fantasy Charmed, has died after a nine-year battle with breast cancer. She was 53.

“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of battling the disease,” Doherty’s publicist said in a statement.

In recent months, the actress who played Brenda Walsh on the hit Fox show had been making plans for its end.

As RadarOnline.com reported, Doherty began selling off her material possessions, including a property in Tennessee.

“My priority right now is my mother,” Doherty said during a solo episode of her Let’s Be Clear podcast, fighting back tears.

“I know it will be hard for her if I die before her.”