Holly Marie Combs shared that Shannen Doherty didn’t think she would pass away soon, shortly before she succumbed to breast cancer at 53.
On a recent episode of the Charmed-centric podcast House of Halliwell, Combs opened up about her former co-star believing she “had more time”.
“I think she did as much as she could in the time that she had, but we did think we had more time,” an emotional Combs told hosts Brian Krause and Drew Fuller.
“That’s the really sad part,” she continued. “We had big, big plans for this year. She didn’t think she was going anywhere anytime soon.”
The former Charmed and Beverly Hills, 90210 star passed away on July 13, 2024, nearly a decade after her initial cancer diagnosis. Soon after the announcement of the Mallrats star’s passing, Combs wrote a poignant tribute to her “better half.”
“There is a hollow in my chest and I can’t seem to catch my breath. A part of me is missing even though I know exactly what you would say to me right now,” she shared on Instagram, accompanied by several candid images of the duo over the years.
“A fierce fighter til the end,” she continued. “My most ardent champion. My loyal protector, [and] my best friend. You taught me the meaning of family. You were and will be forevermore my sister. I love you.”
Holly Marie Combs Revealed Shannen Doherty Promised to Haunt Her
Meanwhile, Holly Marie Combs awaits a sign from the beyond from the late Shannen Doherty.
Combs once again reminisced about her memories with Doherty in a new Instagram video, featuring a collection of nostalgic photos. In her caption, she confessed that one cherished picture had unfortunately gone missing. She also speculated that a ghostly Doherty snatched the missing snapshot.
“It’s been one week and it feels like forever,” she began her post.
“I spent all day looking for one particular picture and found just about every picture but that one,” she added. “Shannen promised to haunt me but I thought she’d be occupied with a few others at first. Alas I’m sure it will show up when and where I least expect it. My rock. 10:18.”
In the comments under the post, fans shared an outpouring of support for Combs during her mourning.
“I know Shannen will find it for you and for us all because the world needs everything we can share of her,” one fan wrote. “Thank you for continuing to share these precious and treasured memories.”