Sarah Michelle Gellar Reflects On Shannen Doherty's 'Kind Words And Support' In '30 Years Of Friendship'

Tributes continue to pour in for Shannen Doherty, with the latest coming from her longtime pal Sarah Michelle Gellar.

The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star recently paid a touching tribute to the late actress, reflecting on their decades-long friendship. She joins the growing list of stars celebrating the 53-year-old's memory.

Shannen Doherty passed away over the weekend on July 13, a tragic demise that broke Sarah Michelle Gellar's heart.

Gellar addressed her late friend's death on Instagram, dropping a carousel of photos capturing their bond over the years. The pictures featured various tender moments, from horse rides to plenty of hugs, smiles, and sweet girl-bonding selfies.

Fans could see how much Gellar and Doherty meant to each other through the pictures. But if anyone missed the memo, the caption detailed their friendship and how the latter's death had broken her pal's heart.

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

"Thank you for all your kind words and support. I love all the messages about how @theshando was important to you. So let's honor her."

Gellar advised fans to honor her late pal's memory by helping animals in her name. "More than anything, Shan loves animals, especially dogs. In her memory, let's support our favorite animal charities," she wrote.

"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," Gellar continued.

She concluded her poignant piece, stressing how much these donations would mean to Doherty, writing: "I know that would make our girl happy (and illicit that deep throaty laugh we all loved)."

Gellar's post received thousands of comments from fans, who expressed condolences. Many noted she was blessed to have a great relationship with Doherty, with writer Evan Ross Katz penning:

"How lucky you were to have one another and how lucky we were to witness your unconditional love for each other."

Elsa Collins, founder of The Ideateur, echoed similar sentiments, writing: "Sending you lots of love. She loved you so much." Fashion designer Fernando Garcia added: "You were blessed to be there for her. I love you."

"You were there for her. The love was self-evident. I love you, and I'm so so sorry for your loss," a fan penned, while another chimed: "I'm so sorry for your loss. What a lovely way to pay tribute."

As reported by The Blast, Doherty took her final breath over the weekend. Her longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed her death in a statement, reading:

"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," Sloane concluded.

Doherty's Death comes after a years-long battle with cancer, which began with a breast cancer diagnosis in 2015. The disease was in remission for a few years before returning in 2017 and progressing to her bones late last year.

A week before her tragic demise, The Blast shared that Doherty had secured a co-host position on a new podcast. She and her former "Charmed" co-stars joined iHeartPodcasts to launch "The House of Halliwell: A Charmed Rewatch Podcast."

The list included Holly Marie Combs, Drew Fuller, and Brian Krause. iHeartMedia announced the show on July 8, with the podcast premiere featuring Doherty before her death.

The late actress and her former castmates were set to reflect on their "Charmed" days, with the program's description promising a witchery adventure down memory lane.

It is unclear if Shannen Doherty filmed other episodes before her death; however, fans can honor her memory by supporting the new podcast and animal charities, as Sarah Michelle Gellar suggested.