Actress Shannen Doherty passed away on July 13 at 53, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her final public appearance was a peaceful evening in Malibu with her friend Chris Cortazzo and mother Rosa Elizabeth Doherty.

Shannen’s publicist confirmed her death, saying, “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty… She lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease.” Chris Cortazzo remembered her as his “beloved friend and heart” in a heartfelt video tribute.