 She was perhaps best known for her performance as Brenda in the 90s drama Beverly Hills 90210. She also appeared in the series Charmed as the oldest of three sisters with magical abilities. Shannon Doherty was 53. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News. Support for NPR comes from the Public Welfare Foundation, committed to advancing a transformative approach to justice that is community-led, restorative, and racially just. Learn more at publicwelfare.org.