Shannen Doherty's final wish: Motherhood amidst her cancer battle
Shannen Doherty fought against cancer for years. However, she did not give up until the end. She ran a podcast in which she shared her life with her fans. It was in this podcast that she revealed that, before she dies, she would like to become a mother.
15 July 2024 11:37
Shannen Doherty was acutely aware that death could come at any moment. The actress, known for the series "Beverly Hills, 90210", tried to make the most of the time she had left. Until the end, she spent time with friends, stayed in touch with fans, and fought for her life. However, she was not granted the experience of motherhood. She revealed that she did not rule out any possibility that could help her fulfil this dream.
Shannen Doherty candid about motherhood
In 2015, Shannen Doherty found out she had breast cancer. The actress immediately began treatment, which brought the expected results. Two years later, the star announced that the disease was in remission. However, the peace did not last long. In 2019, the cancer returned with double force. On 13 July 2024, the star passed away at 53.
Before Doherty fell ill, she dreamed of becoming a mother. In her podcast "Let's Be Clear with Shannen Doherty," she revealed that she had been trying to get pregnant for a long time.
"Not only did I want a child for myself, but I wanted it for my husband. I wanted it for our marriage. I wanted him to have that part of himself fulfilled as well", - the celebrity revealed at the time.
The star did not hide that since she decided to have a child only after turning 40, she chose to undergo the in vitro procedure. Unfortunately, it did not bring the expected results. Doherty also admitted that although she did not have her children, she was fully involved in raising the children in her close environment.
"I'm biding my time, and in the meantime, I've got my best friend's kids, and my brother [Sean]'s seven kids. They're all grown up, but that's OK" - she said.
Did Shannen Doherty want to adopt a child before her death?
The actress was known for her vast will to fight not only in terms of her illness but also in her personal and professional life. That is why, even though she could not fulfil her dream of having her biological child, she also considered other possibilities.
"I think I would love nothing more than to be a mom. I always wanted it (...) I look at kids who don't have parents at all, and I think if I adopt a child or whatever it is, any amount of time is better than nothing. Maybe. I don't know".
