Luke Perry, '90s Heartthrob, Dies at 52

American actor passed away in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke

Former teen idol found fame on "Beverly Hills, 90210"

Coy Luther Luke Perry III (October 11, 1966 – March 4, 2019) was an American actor. He became a teen idol for playing the role of Dylan McKay on the Fox television series Beverly Hills, 90210, from 1990 to 1995. He also starred in other television shows and films, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Riverdale, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Perry died on March 4, 2019, at the age of 52, from complications of a stroke. His death was met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow actors. He is survived by his two children, Jack and Sophie.

Perry was born in Mansfield, Ohio, and raised in Fredericktown, Ohio. He began his acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in small roles in television shows and films. He landed his breakthrough role as Dylan McKay in 1990. The character of Dylan was a brooding, rebellious teenager who was often at odds with his wealthy parents. Perry's portrayal of the character made him a favorite among teen viewers, and he quickly became one of the most popular actors on television.

Perry left Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1995 to pursue other projects. He starred in the films Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) and 8 Seconds (1994), and he had a recurring role on the television series Oz (1997–2003). In 2017, he returned to television in the role of Fred Andrews on the CW series Riverdale. He also had a role in the 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Perry was a talented actor who brought a unique charisma and charm to his roles. He will be remembered by fans around the world for his iconic portrayal of Dylan McKay.