" I am dead heartbroken over the exit of Shannen Doherty . "
The world continues to mourn iconic actorShannen Doherty, whopassed awayon Saturday, July 13, at the age of 53 after a long battle with breast cancer.
Since news of her death was reported this morning, celebrity friends and colleagues arecoming forwardto express their grief and pay respects — including actorOlivia Munn.
You might remember that Oliviarevealedher diagnosis and has since underwent four surgeries across the last 10 months — including a double mastectomy.
In a statement shared to herIG story, Olivia said that she is “absolutely heartbroken” about Shannen’s passing, and that they became “instant friends” after she reached out to her following her own breast cancer diagnosis.
“We bonded through a shared battle and a desire to help other women,” she wrote. “Looking back on the last texts she sent me just a couple months ago, she asked how I was doing and if she could do anything for me…True to form, Shannen was offering her support even though she was in the final stage of fighting this horrific disease.”
“Cancer is really scary and Shannen faced it with such dignity, strength and grace. I’m sending all my love to her mother who was herbest friend, hero and champion every step of the way.”
“Fly so high, my friend,” Olivia concluded her statement, along with several heartbreak emojis.
You can read Olivia’s entire posthere.
