Kelly Ripa shared her emotional last conversation with Shannen Doherty, reflecting on how difficult it was. She mentioned that they were the same age and had grown up together, making it even harder. Ripa always felt that Shannen had the toughest time in the entertainment industry.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ripa talked about how she was always trying to find a match for Shannen. During their final conversation, Shannen made a heartbreaking comment that stayed with Kelly. She said, “I’m kind of a tough sell because I don’t have a lot of time left.” This left Ripa feeling devastated, as Shannen passed away in July after battling breast cancer for years.
Kelly Ripa shared how heartbroken she felt after her last conversation with Shannen Doherty. She was devastated because Shannen seemed to know her time was running out. Shannen was going through a divorce and had just finalized the paperwork the day before she passed away.
Kelly also talked about how brutal and painful Shannen’s cancer treatments were. Even though it’s sad, Kelly finds some comfort knowing Shannen is no longer in pain.
She explained that Shannen’s death has been really hard for her to process because they were the same age and grew up together. Kelly always believed Shannen had the hardest time in the entertainment industry and still feels that way.
Shannen Doherty was let go from both “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Charmed” at the peak of their success. She didn’t go into details about why, but she mentioned on her podcast that personal issues affected her career.
In January, Doherty talked about how her brief and troubled marriage to Ashley Hamilton in 1993, while working on “90210,” caused problems. She was often late to work, which created issues for her co-stars, who had to work longer hours because of it.
Doherty wished that someone had told her directly that her personal issues could cost her job, and that she needed to fix things to avoid getting fired.
Shannen Doherty passed away at the age of 53 on July 13 after fighting stage IV breast cancer for several years. Her publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed the news, saying it was with great sadness that she announced Shannen’s death. Shannen was surrounded by her loved ones and her dog, Bowie, in her final moments. Her family has asked for privacy as they grieve.