Shannen Doherty died on July 13 following nearly a decade with breast cancer. The 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress and cancer advocate faced life's ups and downs with strength and humor. Now, PEOPLE honors her with a special cover story
I always wonder what the death process looks like for cancer, it is rarely depicted on television versus somebody dying from getting shot. One minute they are talking about chemotherapy like O.J. Simpson and the next thing they are just gone.
I always tell people to do their own research on their medical condition, and treatments that your doctor is not providing. Many times they are. overwhelmed with patients and don't have time to detail research your medical problems.
In a touching guest episode of her late costar's podcast, Rose McGowan looks back on the 'strange' experience of replacing Shannen Doherty on 'Charmed' after her ouster and refusing to 'start a war with her' as they were pitted against each other: 'She was vulnerable on that show.'