Luke Perry death certificate released; star planned to marry fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer in August

Luke Perry, 52, and fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, 44, were planning to tie the knot in a late summer wedding and had been together for over 11 years
UPDATED MAR 14, 2019

Luke Perry’s official cause of death has been confirmed after his death certificate was released. The 90210 actor died on March 4 at the age of 52, days after suffering a “massive stroke” at his home. 

According to his death certificate obtained by TMZ, he died from an ischemic cerebrovascular accident. The certificate also revealed that he was buried in Dixon, Tennessee on Monday March 11.

Luke Perry was in the middle of his wedding preparations when he unexpectedly passed away after suffering a stroke earlier this month.

The 52-year-old actor and his fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, 44, were planning to tie the knot in a late summer wedding and had "save the date" card ready to be sent out. The publication obtained the card which featured a grey and gold color scheme and had 'The Great Gatsby' appeal. The date of the wedding was set on August 17, 2019. The card did not provide further details about the upcoming ceremony, according to TMZ.

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