The news of Shannen Doherty’s passing caught the world by storm and left many mourning. The Charmed star was 53 and battled cancer for the past seven years of her life.
Before her tragic passing, she made a heartbreaking post online.
During her battle with the disease, Doherty often shared updates regarding her health condition. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 when she disclosed that she had ‘invasive breast cancer metastatic to at least one lymph node.’
After several surgeries and treatments, the 90210 star experienced remission after her initial cancer diagnosis, but the disease later returned.
In 2020, she shared the devastating news that she had been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, a severe stage where the cancer spreads to various parts of the body.
In 2023, Doherty confirmed that the cancer had metastasized to her brain and bones, resulting in surgery that removed ‘almost all’ of the brain tumor.
In her final social media post, the actress shared a clip from the Let’s Be Clear podcast on her Instagram page.
“So, you know, for the first time in I have no idea how long, I’m going to be on chemo for I have no idea if it’s going to be, you know, three months or if its going to be six months or if we are going, you know, if after three months if it’s not working if we’re going to change again,” he said in the clip.
“Like, I don’t really, that’s not something that I can predict. It’s not something my doctors can predict and it’s scary.
“It’s like a big wake up call at the same time I got to say that there is some positivity there and the positivity is that because my molecular structure of my cancer cells changed recently.
“It means that there’s a lot more protocols for me to try. So, you know, for the first time in a couple months probably I feel hopeful because there are so many more protocols now.”
“Whereas before I was hopeful but I was still getting prepared.”
Doherty’s death was confirmed yesterday, July 14, by her friend and publicist Leslie Sloane.
“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. The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”
We are so very sorry for this devastating loss. May she rest in peace.
Doctor explains why you should never kiss a deceased person
Recently, a Moldovan physician gained widespread attention for his unusual yet stern film regarding kissing. Furthermore, it defies expectations.
Dr. Viktor Ivanovik, who has almost 300,000 TikTok subscribers, discusses the health hazards associated with saying goodbye to a loved one who has passed away.
Ivanovik cautions viewers in the video, saying, “Never kiss the deceased!”
He says the body starts to break down about nine hours after death, releasing dangerous microorganisms. According to Ivanovik, kissing the dead could expose you to these microorganisms and cause you to lose your sense of smell.
Online comments have been flowing in response to his video.
Many viewers had never thought about the possible dangers of coming into contact with microorganisms before. Some, though, talked about their own experiences.
“I kissed my father and would do it a million times over,” an emotional spectator said. He’s my dad, so I can lose my sense of taste and smell!”
The advice from Dr. Ivanovik demonstrates the need for a careful balance between cultural customs and health considerations. Unaware of the risks, many people perform these rites as a last gesture of respect and closure for their loved ones.
However, for a lot of people, the ease of saying farewell to a loved one in person exceeds any potential health risks. This opens up a larger discussion about the importance of cultural sensitivity when dealing with these subjects, especially when there are enduring customs at stake.
Ivanovik’s TikTok video has sparked a fresh conversation on social media, urging users to recognize the intensely intimate nature of farewells while simultaneously being aware of the possible hazards.
Dr. Ivanovik has increased awareness of the significance of comprehending health hazards related to everyday habits through his movie, demonstrating that safety and health should never be disregarded, even in times of loss and sadness.
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