Luke Perry poses for a portrait in August 2018. He died Monday, March 4, at the age of 52.
Actor Luke Perry, in photos
Luke Perry poses for a portrait in August 2018. He died Monday, March 4, at the age of 52.
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Published 3:47 PM EST, Mon March 4, 2019

Actor Luke Perry, who rose to stardom in the 1990s for his role on the hit television show "Beverly Hills, 90210," died Monday, March 4, after suffering a massive stroke, his publicist told CNN.

Perry, 52, most recently appeared on the TV show "Riverdale," which is based on the characters from the "Archie" comics.

He also appeared in films such as "Good Intentions," "Red Wing" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and TV shows such as "Oz," "Windfall" and "John from Cincinnati."

Perry was born Coy Luther Perry III in Mansfield, Ohio, and he was raised in the small community of Fredericktown, Ohio. He went to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career after graduating high school, and one of his first roles was on the soap opera "Loving."
Perry was born Coy Luther Perry III in Mansfield, Ohio, and he was raised in the small community of Fredericktown, Ohio. He went to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career after graduating high school, and one of his first roles was on the soap opera "Loving."
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Perry, center, became a star while playing Dylan McKay on the hit TV series "Beverly Hills, 90210." Posing with Perry here, clockwise from top left, are Jason Priestley, Gabrielle Carteris, Ian Ziering, Jennie Garth, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling and Shannen Doherty.
Perry, center, became a star while playing Dylan McKay on the hit TV series "Beverly Hills, 90210." Posing with Perry here, clockwise from top left, are Jason Priestley, Gabrielle Carteris, Ian Ziering, Jennie Garth, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling and Shannen Doherty.
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Perry poses with Doherty, who played one of his main love interests on "90210."
Perry poses with Doherty, who played one of his main love interests on "90210."
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Perry's role as bad boy Dylan McKay also made him a heartthrob.
Perry's role as bad boy Dylan McKay also made him a heartthrob.
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From left, Ziering, Perry and Priestley on the set of "90210."
From left, Ziering, Perry and Priestley on the set of "90210."
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Perry appears in the 1992 film "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," which later became a TV show.
Perry appears in the 1992 film "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," which later became a TV show.
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Perry married actress Rachel Sharp in 1993. They had a son and a daughter and divorced in 2003.
Perry married actress Rachel Sharp in 1993. They had a son and a daughter and divorced in 2003.
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Perry talks to "Oz" creator Tom Fontana on the set of the TV show in 2001.
Perry talks to "Oz" creator Tom Fontana on the set of the TV show in 2001.
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Perry has fun with his daughter, Sophie, and his son, Jack, at a fundraiser in 2004.
Perry has fun with his daughter, Sophie, and his son, Jack, at a fundraiser in 2004.
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Perry appears in the 2014 film "The Beat Beneath My Feet." Other big-screen roles of his included "Good Intentions" and "Red Wing."
Perry appears in the 2014 film "The Beat Beneath My Feet." Other big-screen roles of his included "Good Intentions" and "Red Wing."
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Perry plays Fred Andrews on the TV show "Riverdale" in 2017. The show is based on the characters from the "Archie" comics.
Perry plays Fred Andrews on the TV show "Riverdale" in 2017. The show is based on the characters from the "Archie" comics.
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