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Garth Recalls Doherty's Private Cancer Fight During 90210 Reboot
16 Apr
Summary
- Jennie Garth's memoir details Shannen Doherty's private cancer battle.
- Doherty did not disclose her returning cancer during 90210 filming.
- Garth expresses gratitude for Doherty's strength and lessons learned.
Jennie Garth's recently released memoir, "I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose, and Embracing Reinvention," offers a candid look at her life and career.
A significant portion focuses on her relationship with "Beverly Hills, 90210" castmate Shannen Doherty. Garth recounts the 2019 reboot of the series, during which Doherty was privately confronting a recurrence of cancer, a detail she kept from Garth and others.
Garth expresses regret, wishing she had known about Doherty's health struggles earlier to offer support. She notes that Doherty seemed preoccupied during filming, which now makes sense. The memoir highlights Doherty's courage in facing the disease, which ultimately led to her passing on July 13, 2024, at age 53.
Despite past media narratives suggesting animosity, Garth emphasizes a profound respect for Doherty as a strong woman in the industry. She credits Doherty with teaching her valuable lessons about resilience and self-advocacy, expressing lasting gratitude for their complex but meaningful relationship.
