The saddening news of Riverdale star Luke Perry's death left the whole world shell-shocked. The actor suffered a massive ischemic stroke at his home on February 27, 2019. After suffering a second stroke, his family decided to pull the plug and he died on March 4, 2019.
Who was Luke Perry?
Coy Luther "Luke" Perry III was born in Mansfield, Ohio on October 11, 1966 and he began pursuing acting after he moved to Los Angeles. After auditioning for 256 acting jobs, Luke bagged his first role in one episode of ‘Loving’ and 10 episodes of ‘Another World’. It was his role as Dylan McKay in Fox's adolescent drama Beverly Hills, 90210 that got him enormous popularity.
Due to his role on Beverly Hills, 90210, Perry became a teen idol in no time and amassed thousands of fangirls. His popularity once resulted in a riot breaking out after 10,000 teen girls showed up for an autograph session in August 1991. Since then Perry’s career began growing as he starred in movies such as Normal Life, Storm, Attention Shoppers, Redemption Road, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Fifth Element, The Heist, and many more fantastic films
Perry was also well known for his contribution to the television industry. He worked on prominent shows like Riot, Invasion, Johnny Bravo, Jeremiah, Riverdale, Hot in Cleveland, Community, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Oz, etc.
What caused Luke Perry’s death?
After Luke Perry’s death, his death certificate revealed that the Riverdale star died after suffering an ischemic cerebrovascular accident which is most commonly known as a stroke. The 52-year-old actor suffered a massive stroke in his house in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles on February 27.
His family member immediately rushed him to the nearby hospital via ambulance. The doctors sedated the actor hoping to give his brain a fighting chance of recovering from the stroke's trauma. However, his health began deteriorating as the damage was too severe.
Luke Perry died five days after he suffered the stroke due to complications on March 4, 2019, in St Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank The reps released a statement that the actor had “passed away at the age of 52”, they added that "He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Rachel 'Minnie' Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends."
He was buried on Monday, March 11, at the Perry Family Farm in Vanleer, Tennessee. On Riverdale's fourth season, Luke was bid adieu with an emotional tribute.
What is an ischemic stroke?
There are two types of stroke that a person can suffer, first is an ischemic stroke which happens when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel and prevents blood and oxygen from reaching a portion of the brain. The reason behind most stroke cases is usually an ischemic cerebrovascular accident.
The other type is a hemorrhagic stroke in which bleeding occurs. This type of stroke is rare but very deadly. What Perry likely suffered was a massive ischemic stroke because of which his body could not survive the trauma.
Luke Perry’s relationship
Luke Perry married Rachel Minnie Sharp on November 20, 1993, in Beverly Hills and the couple have two kids, Jack Perry and Sophie Perry. Luke and Rachel decided to call it quits and separated in 2003. At the time of his death, Luke was engaged to his beau Wendy Madison Bauer who was a therapist and former actress.
Luke Perry’s net worth
At the time of his passing, Luke Perry’s net worth stood at $10 million. The actor rose to fame through his role as Dylan Mckay in Beverly Hills, 90210.
FAQs
Q At what age did Luke Perry die?
A. Luke Perry was 52 at the time of his death.
Q What role did Luke Perry play in The Riverdale?
A. Luke Perry played the role of Fred Andrews father of Archie Andrew (KJ Apa) in Riverdale.
Q. How did Luke Perry die?
A. Luke Perry died after suffering a massive ischemic stroke.
Q. Luke Perry was engaged to whom at the time of his death?
A. Luke Perry was engaged to Wendy Madison Bauer who was a therapist.
