Sarah Michelle Gellar Mourns Death of Shannen Doherty After '30 Years of Friendship'

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Sarah Michelle Gellar is mourning the death of her dear friend of over 30 years, Shannen Doherty. Both women appeared on The WB Network, starring in shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed. They’ve remained best friends since the 90s. Unfortunately, Doherty passed away on Saturday after a long battle against cancer.

Related: Shannen Doherty's Mother Breaks Silence on Daughter's Death.

A Heartfelt Tribute

This morning, Gellar shared a slideshow of photos on Instagram to pay tribute to her friend of 30+ years. In the caption, she wrote:

“How do you possibly find the right words to sum up 30 years of friendship? I keep reminding myself it only hurts this much because there was so much love. Thank you for all your kind words and support. I love all the messages about how @theshando was important to you. So let’s honor her.”

Related: Shannen Doherty's Sad Final Words: 'It’s Scary, But I’m Hopeful'.

She continued by highlighting Doherty's love for animals, especially dogs:

“More than anything, Shan loves animals, especially dogs. In her memory let’s support our favorite animal charities. Whether that’s donating money, stopping by your local shelter and just offering cuddles and walks to animals housed there or even just tagging them in the comments so other people can learn about their work. I know that would make our girl happy (and illicit that deep throaty laugh we all loved) 💔💔💔”

Related: Shannen Doherty's Battle: How a Health Insurance Lapse Impacted Her Cancer Journey.

Remembering Shannen Doherty

Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. After years of fighting, she ultimately passed away on Sunday. Many fans shared their support for Gellar amid this tragic loss.

Evan Ross Katz, a writer and self-proclaimed “Sarah Michelle Gellar Historian,” commented:

“How lucky you were to have one another — and how lucky we were to witness your unconditional love for each other.”

Another fan expressed their condolences:

“I’m deeply sorry for your loss Sarah, we all know that she meant the world to you. She’ll be forever missed and loved.”

Singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth added:

“Perfectly said. I know how close you two were. She is flying with the angels now! ThunderPup and I will be donating to Vanderpump Dogs! 🐕”

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Conclusion

Sarah Michelle Gellar's heartfelt tribute to Shannen Doherty highlights the profound impact of their long-lasting friendship. Doherty's love for animals and her courageous battle with cancer will be remembered by many. Fans and friends alike are coming together to honor her memory, ensuring her legacy lives on through acts of kindness and support for animal charities.

Related: Shannen Doherty's Legacy: A $6 Million Malibu Mansion and Generous Family Inheritance

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