Shannen Doherty finalized her divorce the day before she died, after giving in on one particular issue

On Saturday, July 13, Shannen Doherty passed away at the age of 53 after years of battling cancer. Separated from her ex-husband Kurt Iswarienko in early 2023, the actress reportedly made a big decision the day before her death.

It was a well-known face on film sets who passed away this Saturday, July 13. After many years of battling breast cancer, Shannen Doherty finally died at the age of 53. Tributes have multiplied on social networks in recent days, proof of the immense popularity of the actress made famous by her roles in cult series Beverly Hills 90210 And Charmed. Fans in mourning, but also stars who had the chance to rub shoulders with her on the sets. This was notably the case of Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth, her co-stars of Beverly Hillsbut also Alyssa Milano, her “witch sister” with whom she had a strained relationship, or her great friend Sarah Michelle Gellar. A friend of the stars, Shannen Doherty was also a loving woman.

The end of a long soap opera

Married three times, the actress spent more than 11 years united with Kurt Iswarienkoa Malibu photographer. But in April 2023, the American press announced their separation. “Divorce is the last thing Shannen wants, but unfortunately she had no choice.” had declared his representative. A choice forced by her ex-husband’s alleged infidelity with her agent Collier Grimm for nearly 2 years, while his wife was battling cancer. Except that in reality, the divorce was still not settled, with the actress requesting the payment of alimony. Her lawyer had even accused her ex-husband of deliberately delaying the agreement in the hope that the actress would die before having to pay him money, information denied by the latter’s lawyer.

But after more than a year of legal battle, Shannen Doherty has finally signed the divorce papers…the day before he diedFriday July 12, according to information from People. Papers that Kurt Iswarienko is said to have signed on the very day of his death.The parties have reached a written agreement regarding their property and the dissolution of their marriage, as well as the waiver of any alimony payments.” indicates a court document. Unfortunately, the actress will not even have had time to enjoy her newfound freedom after this long legal procedure…