Current:Home > InvestShannen Doherty's Divorce From Ex Kurt Iswarienko Granted 2 Days After Her Death -Quantum Capital Pro
Shannen Doherty's Divorce From Ex Kurt Iswarienko Granted 2 Days After Her Death
View
Date:2025-04-15 13:52:02
One of Shannen Doherty's final acts is now complete.
Hours before she died July 13 at the age of 53 due to cancer, the Charmed star finalized her divorce from husband Kurt Iswarienko and was granted a rare posthumous divorce two days later, according to the Associated Press.
Court documents obtained by the outlet showed that Shannen and her lawyer Laura Wasser were working through the final details very shortly before her passing, with the agreement stipulating that the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum was to keep the couple's Malibu home, a Salvador Dali painting, several cars and all earnings from her acting work.
A judge signed off on the agreement and declared Kurt and Shannen—who didn't have any children—legally divorced on July 15, two days after her passing.
Documents filed to the Superior Court of California stated that the "parties had entered into written agreement" regarding their property and domestic partnership rights, and that it was an "uncontested" action on both parties, per the filing obtained by E! News.
Shannen—who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 before it returned in 2020, metastasizing in her brain and bones—had filed for divorce from Kurt in April 2023 after 11 years of marriage. In court documents obtained in June, Shannen alleged that Kurt was dragging out their divorce proceedings so she would die before the photographer needed to pay spousal support.
"It is simply not right that Kurt be permitted to prolong our divorce in hopes that I die before he is required to pay me," Shannen wrote in the documents, "while he continues to live his life and shirk his responsibilities to his dying wife of more than 11 years."
Kurt's lawyer denied the claim, saying he had previously offered Shannen a settlement deal in October, adding he hoped they could "put the case behind them and move forward."
In recent months, the podcast host had reflected on how her views on marriage had changed since their split.
"I love the idea of marriage," Shannen—who was previously married to Ashley Hamilton and Rick Salomon—explained on her Let's Be Clear podcast in April. "I believe in that, but after my last brutal marriage, what it taught me is that a piece of paper doesn't really mean anything."
Keep reading to see more of Shannen through the years.
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (4947)
Related
- Jorge Ramos reveals his final day with 'Noticiero Univision': 'It's been quite a ride'
- ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever
- US gymnast Paul Juda came up big at Olympic qualifying. But 'coolest thing is yet to come'
- How many gold medals does Simone Biles have? What to know about her records, wins, more
- Meta releases AI model to enhance Metaverse experience
- Olympic basketball gold medal winners: Complete list of every champion at Olympics
- USA vs. New Zealand live updates: Score, time, TV for Olympic soccer games today
- 3 Members of The Nelons Family Gospel Group Dead in Plane Crash
- Where will Elmo go? HBO moves away from 'Sesame Street'
- Who Is Barron Trump? Get to Know Donald Trump and Melania Trump's 18-Year-Old Son
Ranking
- Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture
- Team USA's Haley Batten takes silver medal in women's mountain biking at Paris Olympics
- Celine Dion saves a wet 'n wild Paris Olympics opening ceremony: Review
- Irish sisters christen US warship bearing name of their brother, who was lauded for heroism
- Warm inflation data keep S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq under wraps before Fed meeting next week
- Man sentenced to life after retrial conviction in 2012 murder of woman found in burning home
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Mixtapes
- Focused amid the gunfire, an AP photographer captures another perspective of attack on Trump
Recommendation
'Malcolm in the Middle’ to return with new episodes featuring Frankie Muniz
Judge denies bid to move trial of ex-officer out of Philadelphia due to coverage, protests
UFC 304 live results: Early prelims underway; match card, what to know
Video shows small plane crashing into front yard of Utah home with family inside
Juan Soto praise of Mets' future a tough sight for Yankees, but World Series goal remains
2024 Paris Olympics in primetime highlights, updates: Ledecky, Brody Malone star
Summer Olympic Games means special food, drinks and discounts. Here's some
Tom Cruise, John Legend among celebrities on hand to watch Simone Biles