Former Beverly Hills, 90210 heartthrob and Riverdale actor Luke Perry has died at the age of 52.
According to multiple reports, Perry died Monday morning after suffering a massive stroke last week.
He was rushed to the hospital last Wednesday when he suffered the stroke at his California home.
Perry played Archie’s dad, Fred Andrews, on CW’s hit show, “Riverdale” and he was seen filming for the show around Vancouver numerous times.
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Earlier this year, it was also announced that “Riverdale” was being renewed for a fourth season.
As the news of his condition and death spread, tributes from former and current co-stars came pouring in.
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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
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Riverdale executive producers issued this statement after learning about his passing:
A statement from #Riverdale executive producers, Warner Bros. Television and The CW on the passing of Luke Perry. pic.twitter.com/Yx2nvoQtwb
— Archie Comics (@ArchieComics) March 4, 2019
Luke Perry became a teen idol for playing Dylan McKay on the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 from 1990 to 1995, and again from 1998 to 2000.
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