Actor Luke Perry has passed away at the age of 52.
The “90210” and “Riverdale” star was recently hospitalized after suffering a stroke.
“He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, stepfather Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends,” a representative said in a public statement confirming the actor’s death.
“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 hospitalized on February 27 after suffering a massive stroke in his Sherman Oaks, California, home.
The actor was under observation, but he died on Monday morning.
Perry became a household name due to his work on the popular television series “90210,” which ran from 1990 to 2000.
Perry appeared on the program from 1990 to 1995 and then returned from 1998 to 2000.
His film work included “The Fifth Element” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
He also appeared on the HBO series “Oz.”
Perry was in the midst of a comeback in recent years thanks to his role on the popular CW series “Riverdale,” a dark adaptation of the long-running “Archie” comics.
He also recently scored a role in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” a part he reportedly already shot before his death.
Perry had a good reputation in Hollywood and among fans.
Many have already been taking to social media to mourn the artist’s death.
— Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain) March 4, 2019
Super sad to hear the news about actor Luke Perry. Interviewed him several times, always such a lovely gentleman. Great guy. God bless him and his family. pic.twitter.com/YZq59joDK3
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) March 4, 2019
My FAVORITE resident ever in the 90210 zip code RIP Luke Perry pic.twitter.com/Dv8Ig1oQg7
— Jonny Fairplay (@JonnyFairplay) March 4, 2019
LUKE PERRY??? Not you, not you…? pic.twitter.com/COasE5QArK
— Clarkisha Kent (@IWriteAllDay_) March 4, 2019
LUKE PERRY WAS A GENTLEMAN AND A PROFESSIONAL, MAY HE REST IN PEACE
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) March 4, 2019
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
Heartbroken! ?
I always thought I would some day work with #LukePerry but now that dream is shattered. All my love to his family! Gone too soon! Such a loss! #RIP https://t.co/EkCMlYHrEv— Melissa Joan Hart (@MelissaJoanHart) 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
Check out a recent interview with Perry below:
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