Overview

• On July 14, 2025, Ian Ziering published his first Instagram tribute to Shannen Doherty, one year after her death.
• He explained that he delayed posting because grief is personal and should not be treated as a public performance.
• Ziering praised Doherty’s “strong, defiant, take-no-prisoners” toughness during her battle with stage IV breast cancer and brain metastasis.
• He recalled their evolving bond on Beverly Hills, 90210, noting how early clashes gave way to respect and enduring memories.
• Ziering said the absence of Doherty and the late Luke Perry continues to reshape the emotional landscape for the show’s cast.