Kelly Ripa was ‘crushed’ over last conversation with Shannen Doherty shortly before star’s death

Kelly Ripa was 'crushed' over last conversation with Shannen Doherty shortly before star's death

As I reflect upon the life of Shannen Doherty, a woman who graced our screens with her captivating performances and captivated us all with her indomitable spirit, I am left with an overwhelming sense of admiration and sorrow. Her journey was one of resilience, courage, and unwavering determination, traits that shone through in every role she played and every interview she gave.


Kelly Ripa disclosed that their recent talk left her feeling deeply saddened, just days before Shannen Doherty passed away on July 13.

On Tuesday, the television host, aged 53, shared with Entertainment Tonight insights from a deeply felt conversation he had with the late actress during their Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast in June.

Ripa mentioned that for quite some time, she had made efforts to introduce the Beverly Hills, 90210 actor to individuals within her circle.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve often pondered over potential suitors for Shannen, but in our latest chat, she confided in me that her time might be limited due to a lack of available hours.

From my understanding, it appears that the main point I gleaned was a sense of sadness, as I felt devastated knowing that she was aware her remaining time was extremely short.

Kelly Ripa was 'crushed' over last conversation with Shannen Doherty shortly before star's death

Kelly Ripa was 'crushed' over last conversation with Shannen Doherty shortly before star's death

Ripa, famous for co-hosting Live with Kelly and Mark, conveyed, “She shared details of her treatments with me, and they were incredibly harsh and uncomfortable.

Although it may seem overly simplistic, the relief from her physical agony brings a small sense of tranquility to those who knew and cared for her deeply.

2015 saw me struck by the devastating news of a stage four breast cancer diagnosis for my beloved idol, Doherty. But then, miraculously, just two years later, she defied all odds and entered remission!

In 2019, unfortunately, her cancer recurred, and she announced in the subsequent year that it was a metastatic stage four condition. Tragically, in 2023, she disclosed that the cancer had progressed to her brain.

Later on, Kelly discussed Doherty’s death at the age of 53 and shared with ET, ‘It was particularly tough for me since we were both the same age.’

From our shared childhood, I’ve always felt she faced the toughest circumstances in the entertainment industry. That opinion hasn’t changed; I continue to strongly support it.

In the sad moment of her demise, Leslie Sloane, Shannen Doherty’s publicist, shared with People this message: ‘With deep sorrow, I verify the death of actress Shannen Doherty.’

‘On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease.’

Kelly Ripa was 'crushed' over last conversation with Shannen Doherty shortly before star's death
Kelly Ripa was 'crushed' over last conversation with Shannen Doherty shortly before star's death

‘With her family members, friends, and beloved pet, Bowie, by her side, the deeply caring woman found herself enveloped by their presence. At present, they request seclusion to allow them the space needed for quiet mourning.’

Upon learning about Doherty’s passing, I felt compelled to honor his memory during my appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, as reported by Decider.

After being on our program, the TV personality shared thoughts with her husband, Mark Consuelos, noting they had both recently appeared on the podcast.

She’s an exceptionally bold and fearless woman. A friend every girl wishes to have. To put it simply, even if you didn’t personally know her, she felt like someone you’ve known for a long time, and she was truly unique. One-of-a-kind, in fact. And I can’t help but feel deeply saddened by her passing.

Later on, Kelly reminisced about a jovial incident that occurred between them. “She cracked a joke that made me laugh on the podcast.

The most difficult aspect for her is encountering individuals who share stories about their relatives who passed away due to the same condition she has.

In trying to connect with others, Kelly explained, as people yearn for a sense of familiarity. They desire to establish a bond with someone, and in this case, they related to her knowing that the woman was terminally ill, having lost their own mothers to the same disease.

Ripa mentioned that she shared a humorous card with someone which read, “If life gives you lemons, I guarantee I won’t remind you about how my mom passed away due to lemons.” (This version maintains the original humor and meaning but rephrases the sentence for easier understanding.)

Kelly Ripa was 'crushed' over last conversation with Shannen Doherty shortly before star's death

‘And I was like, “This is the card! This is the moment,”‘ the mother-of-three added.

Occasionally, when you come across these cards and think, “I’ll surely send this to someone someday, and it will brighten their day,” indeed, it happened. It brought her such joy that she couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

In the June 25th installment of Ripa’s Behind-the-Scenes Chat podcast, Doherty discussed the concept of dating someone with a supposed ‘best before’ or ‘use by’ timeline.

In her own view, she found it challenging for someone like herself to start dating, as it’s disheartening to consider a relationship with someone who may not last long. This is what the actress expressed earlier on.

‘I believe that many men may not cope with death and illness as effectively as women often do. However, it’s important to note that this doesn’t apply to every man. Nonetheless, due to these observations, I find myself being a tough prospect when it comes to convincing others of certain things.’

At that point, she also shared some progress about her cancer treatment, using the analogy, “It feels like I’m a test subject spinning on a hamster wheel.

Kelly Ripa was 'crushed' over last conversation with Shannen Doherty shortly before star's death

‘In essence, you continue to use the wheel, hoping that your method stays effective for an extended period and yields maximum benefits.’

Shannen explained, “Eventually, a method will fail, at which point you need to switch to another one. And as you progress to the next one, there’s an entirely new set of challenges that arise.

Regarding physical treatment, the Charmed actress told Ripa that it was likely one of the toughest ones she had experienced.

After hearing about her passing, numerous tributes came in from fans and famous figures who were grieving the loss. These included Sarah Michelle Gellar, a close friend, as well as Doherty’s former co-stars from Beverly Hills, 90210 like Brian Austin Green and Jennie Garth.

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