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Best known as Brenda from Beverly Hills 90210, Shannen Doherty says she is “preparing for death” following her stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, by cleaning out her storage units and homes to make for an “easier transition” for her mom, Rosa, when she dies.

Doherty, 52, explained that she started going through her belongings to donate or sell antiques and other items she’s collected over the years.

The actress most recently made a trip south to her Tennessee home to pack up her belongings after she realised she would no longer be able to fulfil her dream of living on the property and fostering horses.

“So we were in Tennessee and I was packing up one of the places there,” she continued. “It was really hard and really emotional because to a certain extent — I felt like I was giving up on this dream of building this property out, and putting a house for me and a house for my mom and then extending the barn.”

“That was one of my dreams,” she said while tearing up. “I was packing up and I started crying … I felt like I was giving up on a dream and what did that mean for me? Did it mean that I was giving up on life? Did it mean that I was throwing in the towel?

She said her priority is her mom during Monday’s episode of her Let’s Be Clear podcast. “I know it’s going to be hard on her if I pass away before her.”

“Because it’s going to be so hard on her, I want other things to be a lot easier. I don’t want her to have a bunch of stuff to deal with. I don’t want her to have four storage units filled with furniture.”

Doherty said that letting go was “the right thing to do,” knowing it would bring her a sense of “peace.”

The Heathers star has been open with her fans about her cancer journey since she was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Though she went into remission in 2017, the cancer came back two years later, returning as stage 4.

The actress gave an update on her health last year, revealing her cancer spread to her brain and later her bones.

Despite the 90s icon “fighting to stay alive,” Doherty has been open about her preparations for death, even admitting there are “a lot of people” she doesn’t want at her funeral.

Shame man, I still recall secretly listening to the English soundtrack of Beverley Hills 90210 on Radio 2000 (the show was on way past my bedtime), and Brenda was by far my favourite voice. But we grow old, and life happens.

Mammograms might not be a pleasant experience, but it can find breast cancer up to three years before it can be felt, so get yourself checked regularly ladies.

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