Shannen Doherty’s friend and Beverly Hills 90210 costar, Jason Priestley, is giving fans an update seven months after news broke of Shannen’s stage four cancer diagnosis.
Shannen has been keeping her battle relatively quiet since making the announcement that her cancer had returned back in February.
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Now, Jason is letting fans know how the beloved actress is doing.
Fans will remember Shannen was previously diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, but had gone into remission after treatment.
Talking to Good Morning America back in February, Shannen revealed her cancer had come back.
“I’m stage four,” Shannen told ABC news anchor Amy Robach. “My cancer came back.”
The actress then revealed she’s been fighting her diagnosis privately for the past year.
“I don’t think that I’ve processed it. It’s a bitter pill to swallow in a lot of ways,” she continued.
“There are definitely days where I say, ‘Why me?’ and then I go, ‘Well, why not me? Who else?’ Who else besides me deserves this? None of us do.”
Shannen went on to say that she was more concerned about telling her husband and her mom than she was about the diagnosis.
“I’m petrified,” the 49-year-old admitted.
“I’m pretty scared. My mom is a ridiculously strong, courageous human being. So is my husband, but I worry about him.”
“I want to be remembered for something bigger than just me,” she added.
After the news broke of Shannen’s diagnosis, many of her Hollywood friends reached out both publicly and privately to show their support.
From the outpouring of love, it’s clear to see that Shannen is every bit as wonderful in real life as I always hoped she was!
One of those friends was ’90s heartthrob Jason Priestly.
Jason Priestley starred alongside Shannen’s character, Brenda Walsh, on the original *Beverly Hills, 90210* series, playing her twin, Brandon Walsh.
Much to fans’ delight, the two have maintained their close friendship throughout the years.
Earlier this year, Jason told *People* the news was “heartbreaking.”
He revealed he had reached out to her the day her interview with Good Morning America aired.
“She’s overwhelmed with well wishers and with people reaching out to her,” he explained.
“Shannen was a big part of my life,” he continued.
“Shannen and I will always have a bond that is very meaningful. I’m very heartbroken about the news and I wish her and her family the best in this very difficult time.”
Now, Jason is giving fans an update on his friend while chatting with Australia’s *Studio 10* show.
“I reach out to Shannen every few months, just to check in on her and say hi,” the 51-year-old explained, as per People .
“Shannen’s a real tough girl, and Shannen’s a fighter, and she’s always been a fighter,” he continued.
“And I know that she will continue to fight as hard as she can. Last time I heard from her, she was in pretty good spirits.”
Shannen has kept her social media focused on her friends, family, and the social justice issues that matter to her.
We hope we get an update from the legendary actress soon.
Until then, we’re wishing you all the best, Shannen!
h/t: People .
