Luke Perry, star of 'Riverdale' and 'Beverly Hills 90210', dies at 52 following massive stroke
The ‘90s heartthrob best known for playing Archie Andrews’ father Fred Andrews in ‘Riverdale’ was propelled to international stardom after his stint in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’
Luke Perry, who was hospitalized after suffering a severe stroke passed away Monday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California, according to TMZ. The 52-year-old was reportedly surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends.
His health has been a point of public worry since last Wednesday, when it was reported the star was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke while at his California home in Sherman Oaks. It is understood that his doctors had attempted to give his brain a chance at surviving the stroke by sedating him, but the damages were too severe.