The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.
Doherty was initially diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in 2015 and experienced remission in 2017.
Unfortunately, the cancer returned in 2019.
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In 2020, Doherty publicly revealed her diagnosis of metastatic stage 4 cancer.
Despite her ongoing health battles, Doherty remained positive and resilient until her passing.
People just assume that it means you cant walk, you cant eat, you cant work.
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We are people who want to work and embrace life and keep moving forward.
Doherty used her voice,social media platforms, andpodcastto openly share her experiences with cancer.
When you ask yourself, Why me?
Why did I get cancer?
Why did my cancer come back?
Why am I stage 4?'
that leads you to look for the bigger purpose in life, Doherty shared.
The talented and prolific artist didnt let her declining health get in the way of her career.
Her oncologist and good friend Dr. Lawrence D. Piro spoke about Dohertys final moments.
It was somber and sad, but beautiful and loving.
The hardest thing about this was that she wasn’t ready to leave because she loved life.
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