 Well, dead at 53. That's too young. Shannon Doherty, known for her roles in the 90s hit shows, Beverly Hills, 90210, 90210 as they called it, and Charmed has died. She was 53. It's with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannon Doherty, publicist Leslie Sloan told People. On Saturday, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease.