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Alyssa Milano Reacts to Shannen Doherty’s Death After Charmed Argument

Alyssa Milano Reacts to Shannen Doherty’s Death After Charmed Argument

Alyssa Milano has paid tribute to Shannen Doherty after the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star passed away at the age of 53.

“It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but deep down, she was someone I deeply respected and admired,” Milano, 51, said of her “Charmed” co-star in a statement to The Post on Sunday.

“She was a talented actress, loved by many and the world is less happy without her. My condolences to all who loved her.”

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Shannen Doherty. Getty Images for Hallmark Channel

Doherty died Saturday after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 53.

Her publicist, Leslie Sloane, shared the news in a statement to PEOPLE on Sunday.

“It is with heavy hearts that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty,” Sloane said. “The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones and her dog, Bowie. The family requests privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”

Shannen Doherty, Alyssa Milano in “Charmed”. Viacom/Courtesy of Everett Collect

Doherty, Milano and Holly Marie Combs starred in “Charmed.”

The series, which tells the story of a trio of witch sisters, aired on The WB (now The CW) from 1998 to 2006.

Doherty left the series after season 3 and was replaced by Rose McGowan.

Alyssa Milano, Shannen Doherty and Holly Marie Combs in “Charmed.” Getty Images

In December, Combs, 50, claimed that Milano had Doherty fired from “Charmed.”

“Alyssa told us it was her or[Shannen]and Alyssa threatened to sue us for hostile work environment,” Combs recalled producer Jonathan Levin allegedly telling him about Doherty’s firing in the early 2000s on Doherty’s podcast.

Additionally, Doherty claimed that Milano and her mother, Lin, prevented her from visiting Combs in the hospital after a tumor was removed from her uterus.

Shannen Doherty, Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs in “Charmed”. Viacom/Courtesy of Everett Collect

Milano’s mother denied the duo’s allegations.

The “Who’s The Boss?” star responded to the accusations during a “Charmed” panel at MegaCon Orlando in February.

“I’m so sad that a show that meant so much to so many people has been tarnished by toxicity that still lingers today, nearly a quarter-century later,” she said at the time. “I’m sad that people can’t move on. I’m sad that we can’t all just celebrate the success of a show that meant so much to all of us.”

She also said she wished she could have been on stage with Doherty and Combs, especially because she feels she apologized for “whatever role I played in the situation.”

Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs and Shannen Doherty in “Charmed.” Getty Images

Milano shared a much longer statement on Instagram at the time, saying she never had the power to fire anyone.

“Everything was documented,” she said of her time on set. “There was a professional mediator (I was told Holly and Shannen would not be involved in any mediation) and a producer/babysitter on set who were both called in to investigate all complaints.”

“I didn’t have the power to fire anyone. Once Shannen left, we had five more successful seasons and I’m forever grateful for that.”

Shannen Doherty, Alyssa Milano in “Charmed”. Viacom/Courtesy of Everett Collect

Krista Vernoff, who according to IMDb was a producer on the show between 2002 and 2003 — after Doherty left — supported Milano in her role.

“There was a lot of harassment on that set. And you were not one of the harassers,” she wrote. “It’s that simple. They can spin it however they want, but it’s quackery.”

Doherty responded to what Milano said during another panel at MegaCon.

Shannen Doherty at the FOX Summer TCA 2019. FilmMagic

“At this point in my life, with my health diagnosis, as I battle a horrible disease every day, it’s also incredibly important to me that the truth is actually told, as opposed to the narrative that others have put out there about me,” the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star said.

“There is no historical revisionism in the truth that we have told. There are no trifles or shoes thrown. There is no delay to be fixed. There is no mediator for months,” Doherty added.