'90210' and 'Riverdale' Star Luke Perry Has Died Of A Stroke

Beverly Hills, 90210 and Riverdale star Luke Perry has passed away at age 52 after being hospitalized last week.

His rep released a statement on Monday saying, “Actor Luke Perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a massive stroke. He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to Luke from around the world, and respectfully request privacy in this time of great mourning. No further details will be released at this time.”

He was best known for his role as Dylan in Beverly Hills, 90210, and recently as Archie Andrew’s dad on Riverdale.

Dearest Luke,
I will forever bask in the loving memories we've shared over the last thirty years. May your journey forward be enriched by the magnificent souls who have passed before you, just like you have done here, for those you leave behind.

— Ian Ziering (@IanZiering) March 4, 2019

The first time I met Luke Perry we talked about what kind of movie we wanted “Buffy” to be. I asked if he’d ever seen “Near Dark” and he gave me a look of HOW DARE YOU SIR and I knew we’d get along. Funny, committed, and always gracious. He shouldn’t be gone.

— Joss Whedon (@joss) March 4, 2019

Luke Perry was a character actor in the body of a heartthrob.

Much respect. #RIPLukePerry https://t.co/rqNxPgUoAN

— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) March 4, 2019

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