Shannen Doherty’s mother, Rosa Doherty, is stepping up to fulfill her late daughter’s wishes.
During a recent podcast episode, “Let’s Be Clear with Shannen Doherty,” Rosa announced that she would be taking over Shannen’s podcast, one month after the actress passed away from cancer at the age of 53.
“We’ve discussed what she wants from me, and now I’m going to do my best to continue this for her,” Rosa said on the Aug. 15 broadcast.
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Shannen Doherty’s mother, Rosa, has announced that she will be taking over her late daughter’s podcast. (Getty Images/Shannen Doherty Instagram)
“And of course, I’m not her. I could never be her. I can’t speak as well as she does,” she continued, “but I’m here for you guys and I hope you’re here for me.”
“This podcast meant so much to Shanann because it allowed her to tell her story and her truth. And after so many years of stories and lies and a whole bunch of stuff mixed together, she finally said, ‘I want to do this. There are so many people who have supported me and cheered me on over the years, and I want to give them a chance to hear what my life is really like.'”
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“That was part of the purpose of this podcast,” she said, “and what was so meaningful to me was getting to see her do this at such a special and necessary time for her. It was so helpful with everything she was going through.”
Doherty passed away on July 13 after a battle with cancer. (FOX Image Collection via Getty Images)
Shannen passed away on July 13th after a long battle with cancer.
“It is with a heavy heart that I Death of an actress “Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she passed away after a long battle with cancer. A devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend, she was surrounded by her loved ones and her beloved dog, Bowie,” her publicist, Leslie Sloane, said in a statement.
“The family requests that their privacy be respected at this time so they can grieve in peace.”
Doherty initially breast cancer The cancer returned in 2015. At that time, it had spread to his lymph nodes. He went into remission in 2017, but the cancer returned in 2020.
Shannen Doherty has spoken openly about her funeral wishes in the past. (Getty Images)
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In November, Doherty revealed that her cancer had metastasized and spread to her brain and bones.
Earlier this year, the “Beverly Hills 90210” alum spoke about the importance of letting go of certain “dreams” and possessions in order to provide an “easier transition” for loved ones. Getting treatment For stage 4 breast cancer.
“My number one priority right now is my mom,” she said on the podcast in April. “I know if I die before her, it’s going to be hard for her. It’s going to be hard for her, so I want to make other things easier for her. I don’t want her to have a lot of baggage. I don’t want her to have four storage units full of furniture.”
The actress revealed in November that the cancer had spread to her brain. (Getty Images)
“None of us really need everything we have right now. We could all just downsize a little and not become hoarders like I did with all my furniture.
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“Because I’m making money and selling it, I can travel more,” she added. “And I can make memories and make memories with the people I love. I have a lot of extra money to play with, so I can take my mom on trips and I won’t have to dip into my estate to take care of everyone in my life when I die.”
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Caroline Thayer of Fox News Digital contributed to this post.
