Shannen Doherty Thought People Hated Her, Would Be Shocked At Reactions To Her Death, Says Co-Star

Shannen Doherty’s passing may have been expected, however, it remains a big hit to her fans and loved ones, especially her BBF and co-star Holly Marie Combs. Her Let’s Be Clear podcast still runs thanks to her co-hosts Drew Fuller, Brian Krause and Combs, who reflected on the reactions to Shannen’s in a new special episode.

Combs revealed that Shannen felt hated during her lifetime and would have been surprised by the wonderful things people had to say after her passing. Due to Shannen’s mistrust of others’ perspectives of her, she went the extra mile to prove herself despite her health challenges.

Holly Marie Combs feels ‘angry’ at Shannen Doherty’s death

Combs admitted to feeling so angry and sad about Shannen’s death that she now goes online looking to defend her late friend from negative comments. Contrary to her expectation, Combs has yet to find any mean words against Shannen as people have been more empathetic since the news.

Having previously lost another friend to cancer, Combs feels further aggrieved by Shannen’s demise and misses being able to call her anytime, even at midnight, to talk. The 50-year-old actress, who starred alongside Shannen in Charmed, has been longtime buddies with the late actress since their first meeting in the ‘80s.

Shannen thought she had more time

Although Shannen’s condition felt like a countdown to her end, Combs mentioned that she overestimated how much time she had left. Shannen had shared plans of moving to Italy with Combs, and her bucket list of things to do while alive including building a house in Tennessee.

Shannen also gave away some of her belongings, such as furniture and her expensive antique collection, noting that such kindness would make her transition to the afterlife easier. She also hoped to start making fresh memories and giving beneficiaries the opportunity to do the same with her old items.