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| Luke Perry passed away of a massive stroke. |
The 52 year old entertainer who is best known for his roles on Beverly Hills 90210 and Riverdale was rushed to the hospital after a massive stroke.
The actor leaves behind his son Jack and daughter Sophie from his previous marriage to Rachel Minnie Sharp.
He was survived by Wendy Madison Bauer, who was at his side when he passed.
Native of Mansfield, Ohio, Perry became a household name as the bad boy Dylan McKay.
The news shocked the folks over at The CW where he was an active role as Archie Andrews' dad, Fred. The series was just renewed for a fourth season.
The entertainment industry shares their condolences.
My heart is broken. I will miss you so much Luke Perry. Sending all my love to your family. ❤️ #LukePerry— Molly Ringwald (@MollyRingwald) March 4, 2019
Luke Perry dead at 52? Oh man, that's so wrong and so sad. Condolences to family, friends, and fans all over this round world. :-(— Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 4, 2019
Luke Perry was grounded and sweet. He told the best stories and set a great example of how an actor can handle success and fame with grace and humility. R.I.P., Luke.— Misha Collins (@mishacollins) March 4, 2019
Luke Perry... you were a joyful and vibrant soul. You will be missed but most certainly your legacy will be remembered forever. Rest in love and peace, friend. #Riverdale— Riverdale Writers Room (@RiverdaleWriter) March 4, 2019
I don’t have any words now. Maybe I will later. 💔 https://t.co/0hjN74VBT7— Marisol Nichols (@marisolnichols) March 4, 2019
RIP Luke Perry. 💔 pic.twitter.com/g6rR5lqLUG— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) March 4, 2019
Absolutely devastating news. Luke Perry~ you left us way too soon. Such a kind soul. My prayers are with his family and dear friends. 💔— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) March 4, 2019
Born Coy Luther Perry III in Mansfield, Ohio, and raised in the small community of Fredericktown, Perry moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting soon after graduating from high school.
The same year as his "Loving" appearance, Perry landed a role on another soap, this time portraying Kenny on "Another World."
But it was his role as seemingly bad boy Dylan McKay on Fox's "Beverly Hills 90210" in 1990 which shot Perry into the atmosphere.
The series was both wildly popular and also criticized because of its willingness to take on topics such as teens being sexually active.
"We have done some shows that dealt with pretty some touchy topics and people weren't altogether happy with how we dealt with it," Perry said during an appearance on "The Arsenio Hall Show" in the 1990s. "I thought we handled it pretty intelligently and we were willing to answer the questions we brought up."
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| Heartthrob Dylan McKay. |
Several people were hospitalized and the mall was forced to shut its doors after the chaos.
The actor famously left the show in Season 6, seeking to break away from the Dylan character, but returned in Season 9.
Perry also appeared on the big screen with roles in films including "Good Intentions," "Red Wing" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," which later became a hit television series.
He made his Broadway debut in 2002 as Brad in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
But it was the small screen that showed the actor the most love, with roles on "The Incredible Hulk," "Jeremiah," "Oz," "Windfall" and "John from Cincinnati."
Perry is in director Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," which set for release in July.
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