Shannen Doherty Just one day before her tragic death, her contentious divorce from Kurt Iswarienko was finalizing.
On Monday, the Economic Times obtained court documents showing Charmed actress – who died on Saturday at the age of 53 after a long time fight cancer ——On July 12, she signed a document “tacit or uncontested dissolution” of her marriage to the photographer.
“The parties have entered into a written agreement regarding their property, marital or domestic partnership rights (including alimony), the original of which is being or has been filed with the court,” court documents said.
The two married in October 2011 and separated in January 2023, Doherty file for divorce That April. At that time, the actress’ representative Leslie Sloane Customs ET Divorce was “the last thing Shanann wanted” but “she felt she had no choice”.
The documents further state that the two began dating in 2008, agreed to divide their property and assets, and asked the court to terminate the support request. Spousal support was the most hotly contested issue during the couple’s legal separation.
in a Previously submitted documentsDoherty then asked the court to order Iswarienko to pay $15,434 in monthly spousal support retroactive to June 1. She claimed that due to the significant drop in her income Charmed With the remaining checks and medical bills, she needs spousal support to make ends meet.
“While I’ve been unable to work and incurring exorbitant medical bills that insurance doesn’t cover in order to undergo experimental treatments in the hope of prolonging my life, Kurt has been taking advantage of planes and visiting medical spas, jewelry stores, Gucci, and more Thousands of dollars were spent.
In the 305-page document filed earlier this year, she also said she believed her estranged husband “was allowed to prolong our divorce in the hope that I would die before he was required to pay me.” [spousal support]”.
As the couple’s divorce finalized, Doherty shared on her podcast at one point: Let’s clarify something with Shannen Dohertyshe believed Isvalenko unfaithful to her before she underwent surgery in January 2023 to remove a brain tumor. Isvarenko and his representatives denied the claims.
June, Beverly Hills, 90210 The star revealed she will be undergoing cancer chemotherapy again after suffering several bouts with the disease. Doherty was first diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and spent four years in remission Back to stage 4 2020.
in her final episode let us be clear Podcast, the actress opens up emotionally after having to undergo another round of chemotherapy Breast cancer stage 4telling her followers that she will keep fighting, but it has taken a toll on her.
“I thought I was fine. I had to go back to chemo, which was really hard, like the thought of going through it all again just destroyed me,” Doherty said in the episode. During her final battle with breast cancer, the disease spread to her brain and bones.
In March, Doherty opened up to podcast listeners about her mental health, saying that despite going through divorce proceedings and cancer treatments, She finally felt “happiness” with her life.
Just a few months ago, the actress Talk to ET Why she felt the need to document her health so publicly on her podcast and social media channels. According to Doherty, her ultimate goal is to inspire others and show the world that cancer patients can still make a difference, even if they are battling a stage 4 diagnosis.
“I just hope that any industry – whether it’s entertainment, banking, or any industry where people are looking for jobs – to not look at people with stage 4 cancer, no matter what type of cancer, and count them and say, ‘Okay , they’ll be too tired,’ or ‘They won’t remember this,’ or ‘They’ll make mistakes,'” she shared.
on Sunday, Sloan confirmed to ET Doherty passed away after a long and heroic battle with cancer.
“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty,” the actress’ publicist shared. “On Saturday, July 13, after a years-long battle with cancer, she finally lost her battle.”
The statement added: “This devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones and her dog Bowie. At this time, the family asks for their privacy so they can grieve in peace.”
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