Actor Luke Perry died aged 52 on 04 Mar 2019 Monday, less than a week after he suffered from a massive stroke.
Luke Perry was well known for his roles in “Beverly Hills 90210” where he played Dylan McKay, and in “Riverdale” where he plays as Fred Andrews.
Perry was surrounded by his family and friends when he died in a Los Angeles area hospital.
“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,” Publicist Mr Arnold Robinson said in a statement.
According to a report on TMZ.com, Perry was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday morning after suffering from a stroke, but the actor condition deteriorated. Perry then died on Monday even after doctor tried to save him.
All over social media many have reacted to Luke Perry’s passing.
Perry’s Riverdale co-star Molly Ringwald said: “My heart is broken. I will miss you so much Luke Perry. Sending all my love to your family.”
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
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
Ian Ziering, Perry’s co-star from Beverly Hills 90210 said on Instagram “I will forever bask in the loving memories we’ve shared over the last thirty years. May your journey forward be enriched by the magnificent souls who have passed before you, just like you have done here for those you leave behind. God please give him a seat close to to you, he deserves it.”