7 Fan-Favorite 90s and 00s Hollywood Stars Who Died Too Early (3 of 4)

4. Shannen Doherty (1971-2024)

Shannen Doherty shot to fame playing Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210, and Prue Halliwell on Charmed. But along with success came a lot of dramashe was let go from both shows after behind-the-scenes conflicts. Thereafter, her film career was never really the same.

In her personal life, Shannen married three times. Her third marriage, to photographer Kurt Iswarienko, seemed solid for a while. But in 2015, Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer. After tough treatments, she hit remission in 2017 and even returned as Brenda in the 90210 reboot. Sadly, the cancer came back in 2020, this time more aggressive. In 2023, while preparing for brain surgery, she also discovered her husband had cheated and filed for divorce.

Despite everything, Shannen kept fighting. She started new treatments in early 2024, ran a podcast, and championed animal rights. She passed away on July 13, 2024, at 53, remembered as a fierce fighter who loved life.

5. Luke Perry (1966-2019)

Luke Perry, born October 11, 1966, became a ’90s heartthrob as Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210. He had fans everywhere but never let fame get to his head. He married Rachel Sharp in 1993, and they had two kidsJack and Sophie. The couple divorced in 2003 but remained close co-parents.

After his role in Beverly Hills, 90210, Perry continued to work in the industry, but he never reached the same fame again. His later roles included Archie’s dad on Riverdale and a small part in Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

In 2018, he got engaged to therapist Wendy Madison Bauer. But tragedy struck on February 27, 2019, when Luke suffered a massive stroke at home. Perry was placed in a medically induced coma but sadly passed away on March 4, 2019, at 52.