Doherty's case is unique in that her divorce was finalized just hours before her death.
Shannen Doherty, beloved TV actress Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmedpassed away recently at age 53 after a long battle with cancer.
In a shocking development, her divorce from her husband, Kurt Iswarienko, was finalized just hours before her death.
Doherty and Iswarienko were married for 11 years but had no children.
Doherty's divorce
Doherty and Iswarienko's divorce proceedings have reportedly been contentious, with Doherty filing for divorce in April 2023, citing irreconcilable differences.
After 11 years of marriage, Ms Doherty and her photographer husband, 50, began the process of legal separation 15 months ago following allegations of infidelity from his wife. The couple had not previously signed a prenuptial agreement.
The actress claimed that Mr. Iswarienko was delaying the divorce proceedings in the hope that she would die before the divorce could be finalized.
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This is not the first time a celebrity has posthumously divorced a spouse.
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But Ms. Doherty's case is unique in that her divorce was finalized just hours before her death.
This raises questions about Iswarienko's motives for delaying the divorce proceedings and whether Doherty's declining health influenced the timing.
The divorce proceedings were a huge source of stress for Doherty, who had expressed an interest in getting out of her marriage.
Doherty's health had deteriorated following a cancer diagnosis and she had spoken publicly about her struggles.
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according to peopleDoherty revealed that she is preparing for the ultimate end of her life, saying she has “things detailed in my will.”
“The settlement with Iswarienko, filed Friday, gives Doherty the rights to the couple's Malibu, California, home, a Salvador Dali painting, several cars and all of her earnings from her acting career,” APN News reported.
