Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Longtime Friend Shannen Doherty

Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar took to Instagram today to express her grief over the passing of her friend and fellow actress Shannen Doherty. Gellar and Doherty’s friendship spanned three decades, and the emotional post offered a glimpse into their deep bond.

“How do you possibly find the right words to sum up 30 years of friendship?” Gellar wrote. “I keep reminding myself it only hurts this much because, there was so much love.”

Gellar went on to thank fans for their outpouring of support and acknowledged the impact Doherty had on many. She closed the post with a call to action, honoring Doherty’s love for animals:

“So let’s honor her,” Gellar said. “More than anything, Shan loves animals, especially dogs. In her memory let’s support our favorite animal charities. Whether that’s donating money, stopping by your local shelter and just offering cuddles and walks to animals housed there or even just tagging them in the comments so other people can learn about their work. I know that would make our girl happy (and illicit that deep throaty laugh we all loved).”

Gellar’s post was accompanied by a carousel of photos depicting moments throughout their friendship. The heartfelt tribute has resonated with fans, garnering an outpouring of condolences and support.