Riverdale Star Luke Perry Passes Away At The Age Of 52 Following Stroke
Actor Luke Perry has passed away following a massive stroke at the age of 52.
The Riverdale star suffered the stroke at his home in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday and was rushed to hospital.
It is now being reported that the actor has passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California this morning.
According to a spokesperson for Perry, "Luke was surrounded by his children Jack, 21, and Sophie, 18, fiance Wendy Madison Baur, 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."
Perry was most known for playing Fred Andrews in 'Riverdale' as well as Dylan McKay in 'Beverly Hills 90210'.
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