Actor Luke Perry who was famous for starring as Dylan on the 1990's hit show "90210, Beverly Hills" has died on Monday at the age of 52.
Perry was hospitalized on Feb. 27 after suffering a massive stroke at his Sherman Oaks, CA home. His rep has stated that the doctors sedated him to give his brain a chance to heal but the damage was too extensive and he died on Monday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank.
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Perry's publicist Arnold Robinson released this statement "He was surrounded by his children, Jack and Sophie; fiancée, 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," said Robinson. "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 known for his roles in "Beverly Hills, 90210" as Dylan McKay, "The Fifth Element" as Billy, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"as Pike, "8 Seconds" as Lane Frost, and "Riverdale" as Fred Andrews.
Numerous co-stars, friends, and fans have been taking to social media to express their love and grief over losing Luke.