Shannen Doherty's mother Rosa hopes to keep her daughter's legacy alive with 'Let's Be Clear' podcast
LOS ANGELES, CAIFORNIA: Listeners of Shannen Doherty's podcast 'Let's Be Clear' won't have to say goodbye just yet even after the 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star's death last month at 53.
Doherty, who bravely battled stage IV cancer in her final years, began hosting the podcast in December 2023, creating a platform that resonated with many.
Rosa Doherty takes over 'Let's Be Clear' podcast to fulfill her daughter's final wish
In the latest episode titled 'Let's Be Clear... Continues,' Shannen Doherty's mother, Rosa Doherty, 76, took over the hosting duties with the support of Shannen's friend, Anne Marie Kortright.
Rosa revealed that continuing the podcast was part of her daughter's final wishes.
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The episode began as usual with Shannen's voice, but it was Rosa who addressed the listeners after the introduction.
Rosa expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support and kind words from fans following her daughter's death on July 13, sharing that hosting the podcast was something Shannen wanted her to do.
"I am going to be doing my best to try to continue this for her because that's what we discussed she wanted me to do," Rosa said.
"Of course, I'm not her. I could never be her. I'm not as well spoken as she was, but I'm here for all of you," she continued, according to Daily Mail.
Rosa Doherty honors Shannen Doherty's legacy through the podcast
Rosa Doherty also reflected on how much the podcast meant to her daughter Shannen and how it helped her during her most challenging times.
"It meant so much to me because I got to watch her do this when it was so special for her," Rosa continued. "And helped her so much through everything she was going through," she added.
While remembering her daughter and recounting her encounters with Shannen's fans in the month since her passing, Rosa made a heartfelt request to anyone who might approach her in public.
"I say, 'You can hug me, but you cannot cry,'" Rosa explained, adding "'Just don't cry because if you cry, I'll start crying and I can't stop.'"
Rosa Doherty aims to continue Shannen Doherty's legacy
Rosa Doherty sees continuing the podcast as a way to preserve and honor Shannen's legacy.
"Her legacy will be the love that she gave to everybody that she knew and the love that she gave to people that she didn't know," Rosa added.
"I really want to keep up with you guys and you guys to keep up with us and know what's going on and continue the love that Shannen had," she added.
Shannen Doherty, beloved for her roles in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed', had a long battle with stage IV breast cancer after being diagnosed in 2017.
After two years of remission, she revealed in November 2023 that the cancer had returned and spread to her bones.
The actress celebrated her 53rd birthday on April 12, before her death on July 13.
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"It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease," her longtime publicist Leslie Sloane told People.
