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Jennie Garth Reflects on Mourning Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty

4/22/2026

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On the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, Jennie Garth said she mourned Luke Perry privately after his 2019 death and faced backlash for not posting a tribute.
She described her relationship with Luke Perry as sacred.
After Shannen Doherty's 2024 death, she publicly honored her but was criticized for that decision.
Garth emphasized her respect for Doherty, noting their history had evolved into mutual respect.

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On the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, Jennie Garth said she mourned Luke Perry privately after his 2019 death and faced backlash for not posting a tribute.
She described her relationship with Luke Perry as sacred.
After Shannen Doherty's 2024 death, she publicly honored her but was criticized for that decision.
Garth emphasized her respect for Doherty, noting their history had evolved into mutual respect.