Luke Perry, ‘90210’ & ‘Riverdale’ star, dies at 52

4 Mar, 2019 17:52 / Updated 5 years ago

Beloved Beverly Hills 90210 actor Luke Perry has died at the age of 52 after suffering a major stroke.

The actor passed away on Monday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank. Emergency services had been called to his Sherman Oaks, California home on February 27 at around 9:40am. Perry was transported from his home by ambulance to hospital where he remained under observation for five days until his death on Monday.

Perry was best known for playing Dylan McKay in the hit show Beverly Hills 90210. He was currently starring as Fred Andrews in the TV show Riverdale.

The star also had roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 8 Seconds and The Fifth Element.

He is survived by his 21-year-old son and 18-year-old daughter from his marriage to Minnie Sharp, whom he divorced from in 2003.

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