Shannen Doherty's Estranged Husband Denies Affair Allegations Prior to Her Brain Tumor Surgery
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Shannen Doherty's estranged husband, Kurt Iswarienko, has vehemently denied her allegations of infidelity before she underwent surgery to remove her brain tumor. The 90210 alum and Kurt had been "living separate lives" for two years prior to her surgery in January 2023, according to a source close to the photographer who spoke with TMZ.
The insider claimed that Kurt had been honest with Shannen about starting a new relationship with someone else while they were living in different states. It was alleged that Kurt informed Shannen about his new relationship a few days before she fell and underwent an MRI, during which doctors discovered her brain tumor.
However, Shannen took to Instagram recently to refute this version of events, calling it an "absolute lie" and emphasizing the importance of truth. She stated that she would address the marriage and affair further on her Let's Be Clear podcast in the future.
The insider further revealed that Kurt was living in Texas while Shannen was in California when doctors discovered her tumor. However, he flew back and accompanied her to doctor appointments. Interestingly, Shannen informed him on the morning of her surgery that she didn't want him to be there.
The woman linked to Kurt is his agent, Collier Grimm. According to the publication, the pair is still together.
Shannen filed for divorce from Kurt in April 2023 after almost 12 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split. On the premiere episode of her podcast, Shannen revealed that she filed for divorce after undergoing brain surgery and discovering her husband's alleged affair.
Shannen expressed feeling betrayed and unloved, sharing that she couldn't have her husband present during her surgery. Instead, she relied on the support of her family and friends. The actress also admitted her difficulty in coming to terms with the end of their relationship due to the memories they shared.
Shannen reached out to Kurt's girlfriend, revealing that she had spoken to the woman he allegedly cheated on her with. She expressed embarrassment and a sense of responsibility for the demise of their marriage but maintained that she deserved the truth.
Despite her ongoing health struggles, Shannen remains optimistic about finding love again. In a recent interview, she stated that she is "open" to the possibility and feels ready to move forward in a healthy way.
Shannen Doherty, known for her roles in "90210" and "Heathers," was first married to Ashley Hamilton from 1993 to 1994 and later to Rick Salomon from 2002 to 2003. Shannen, who recently revealed her stage-four breast cancer has spread to her bones, continues to fight her health battle while keeping an optimistic outlook on her future relationships.