Holly Marie Combs’ son Finley paid tribute to the late Shannen Doherty by getting a tattoo of a breast cancer ribbon in her memory. Finley, who is in the U.S. military, was devastated by Doherty’s passing and wanted to honor her in a unique way. The tattoo artist worked with him to come up with a design that was special and meaningful. Despite not providing details about the tattoo, Finley shared that he only started crying after it was completed.
Shannen Doherty passed away at age 53 after a long battle with breast cancer on July 13. Her publicist confirmed her death, stating that she was surrounded by loved ones, including her dog Bowie. Doherty and Combs had formed a close bond after working together on the hit series Charmed from 1998 to 2001. Doherty was like family to Combs and her three sons, Finley, Riley, and Kelley, whom she shares with her ex-husband David Donoho.
Combs shared a humorous story about Doherty babysitting her son Finley and causing a memorable moment that involved bad words and a flock of birds. Despite the comedic mishap, Combs remembered Doherty fondly for her sense of humor and special bond with her children. Combs also revealed that she plans to get a tattoo in honor of Doherty, possibly commemorating the time of her transition, as a way to keep her memory alive and carry out their plans together.
In a social media post, Combs marked one week since Doherty’s passing by sharing a collection of photos of the two of them together over the years. She expressed her sadness at not being able to find a particular photo of them but shared that she believes Doherty will find a way to make her presence known when she least expects it. Combs referred to Doherty as her rock and acknowledged the impact she had on her life and those around her.
The episode of “The House of Halliwell” Charmed rewatch podcast was dedicated to Doherty, where Finley discussed his tattoo tribute and shared his emotional reaction to her passing. Combs also spoke about their plans and the time they thought they had left together, expressing regret over not being able to fulfill those plans. The podcast episode provided insight into the deep connection between Doherty, Combs, and her family, highlighting the love and laughter they shared despite the challenges they faced.
Overall, the story of Finley’s tattoo tribute, Combs’ plans for her own tattoo, and the memories shared about Doherty paint a picture of a strong bond between friends and family, and the impact of loss on those left behind. The legacy of Shannen Doherty lives on through the love and memories shared by those who knew her best, and her spirit continues to be remembered and honored in unique and heartfelt ways.
