Luke Perry passed away today at the age of 52 just days after suffering a massive stroke. His publicist told Good Morning America, “He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends
“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.”
In 1992, women fell in love with Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210 and men wanted to be him. His was like a reincarnation of James Dean, effortlessly cool. From that moment on, he never stopped acting.
He did several disaster movies like Scorcher, Supernova and Final Storm along with some Westerns. His biggest movie, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, will forever be adored by teens.
He could never get away from being that person that teenagers would admire. His last role is on The CW’s Riverdale. This time the eternal teenager played the dad of one. Something he knew oh too well because he has two kids of his own.
Today, let’s honor the man that we either wanted to be or be with by watching one of his many roles. He will forever be that suave guy that stood out in a crowd.
You can watch a few of his movies and 90210 on TubiTV for free.
