Luke Perry.Photo: Spelling/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
Hollywood dimmed a bit whenLuke Perrydied five years ago on March 4, 2019.Perry was hospitalized after suffering a stroke on Feb. 27 after paramedics were dispatched to his home in Sherman Oaks, California. A source told PEOPLE henever regained consciousness.The actor remained “under observation” for five days but died on Monday, March 4. The father of two was 52.In the days that followed, tributes poured in from his costars onBeverly Hills, 90210, Riverdale, Once Upon a Time … in Hollywoodand more of his beloved projects.Here, five years later, look back on the actor’s life in photos.
Hollywood dimmed a bit whenLuke Perrydied five years ago on March 4, 2019.
Perry was hospitalized after suffering a stroke on Feb. 27 after paramedics were dispatched to his home in Sherman Oaks, California. A source told PEOPLE henever regained consciousness.
The actor remained “under observation” for five days but died on Monday, March 4. The father of two was 52.
In the days that followed, tributes poured in from his costars onBeverly Hills, 90210, Riverdale, Once Upon a Time … in Hollywoodand more of his beloved projects.
Here, five years later, look back on the actor’s life in photos.
01of 30Luke Perry’s Early RolesLuke Perry on Loving.ABC Photo Archives/ABC/GettyBefore landing his career-making turn as Dylan McKay onBeverly Hills,90210,Luke Perry had roles on several soaps, includingLoving;here, he’s pictured with costar Alexandra Wilson in 1987.
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Luke Perry’s Early Roles
Luke Perry on Loving.ABC Photo Archives/ABC/Getty
Before landing his career-making turn as Dylan McKay onBeverly Hills,90210,Luke Perry had roles on several soaps, includingLoving;here, he’s pictured with costar Alexandra Wilson in 1987.
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Long Live ‘90210’
Perry withBeverly Hills, 90210costars Jason Priestley and Shannen Doherty.
03of 30Dylan ForeverLuke Perry on Beverly Hills, 90210.Spelling/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockThe show’s “bad boy” was also the epitome of California cool in a portrait for the series.
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Dylan Forever
Luke Perry on Beverly Hills, 90210.Spelling/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
The show’s “bad boy” was also the epitome of California cool in a portrait for the series.
04of 30On-Set SnapshotLuke Perry on Beverly Hills, 90210.Spelling/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockPerry and costar Jennie Garth on the set ofBeverly Hills, 90210.
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On-Set Snapshot
Perry and costar Jennie Garth on the set ofBeverly Hills, 90210.
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Friends for Life
Doherty, who played Perry’s love interest on90210,got emotionaltalking about Perry’s stroke, which happened on Feb. 27, 2019. “I love him, and he’s going to be great,” she said days before the actordied.
06of 30A Big HitLuke Perry in 1991.The LIFE Picture Collection/GettyThe star attended a charity baseball game with some castmates in 1991.
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A Big Hit
Luke Perry in 1991.The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty
The star attended a charity baseball game with some castmates in 1991.
07of 30Awards-WorthyLuke Perry at the 1991 Emmys.Ron Galella/WireImagePriestley, Doherty and Perry dressed to the nines for the Primetime Emmys in 1991.
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Awards-Worthy
Luke Perry at the 1991 Emmys.Ron Galella/WireImage
Priestley, Doherty and Perry dressed to the nines for the Primetime Emmys in 1991.
08of 30Golden BoyLuke Perry in the 1990s.The LIFE Picture Collection/GettyPerry joinedBeverly Hills, 90210castmates Garth and Ian Ziering at the Nancy Susan Reynolds awards in Beverly Hills.
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Golden Boy
Luke Perry in the 1990s.The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty
Perry joinedBeverly Hills, 90210castmates Garth and Ian Ziering at the Nancy Susan Reynolds awards in Beverly Hills.
09of 30Welcome Back Dylan McKayLuke Perry in the 1990s.Ron Galella/WireImagePerry celebrated his return toBeverly Hills, 90210at Planet Hollywood in N.Y.C.
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Welcome Back Dylan McKay
Luke Perry in the 1990s.Ron Galella/WireImage
Perry celebrated his return toBeverly Hills, 90210at Planet Hollywood in N.Y.C.
10of 30Movie MemoryLuke Perry on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.20th Century Fox/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockKristy Swanson, Perry and Rutger Hauer on the set ofBuffy the Vampire Slayerin 1992.
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Movie Memory
Luke Perry on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.20th Century Fox/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
Kristy Swanson, Perry and Rutger Hauer on the set ofBuffy the Vampire Slayerin 1992.
11of 30Sizzle ReelLuke Perry in the 2000s.The LIFE Picture Collection/GettyPlenty of fans thought Perry was sizzling — though this moment in a diner wasn’t quite what they had in mind.
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Sizzle Reel
Luke Perry in the 2000s.The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty
Plenty of fans thought Perry was sizzling — though this moment in a diner wasn’t quite what they had in mind.
12of 30No BullLuke Perry in ‘Eight Seconds’.New Line/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockIn 1994, the actor tried his hand at bull riding to play rodeo legend Lane Frost in the filmEight Seconds.
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No Bull
Luke Perry in ‘Eight Seconds’.New Line/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
In 1994, the actor tried his hand at bull riding to play rodeo legend Lane Frost in the filmEight Seconds.
13of 30Supermodel MomentLuke Perry and Cindy Crawford.Dave Benett/GettyCindy Crawford and Perry were photographed together at Cypress Gardens theme park in Florida in 1995.
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Supermodel Moment
Luke Perry and Cindy Crawford.Dave Benett/Getty
Cindy Crawford and Perry were photographed together at Cypress Gardens theme park in Florida in 1995.
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Handsome in Hollywood
Luke Perry and George Clooney.The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty
15of 30A Young StarLuke Perry in the 2000s.The LIFE Picture Collection/GettyPerry (second from right) with other up-and-coming actors including C. Thomas Howell and Mark Wahlberg at an event at Planet Hollywood.
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A Young Star
Perry (second from right) with other up-and-coming actors including C. Thomas Howell and Mark Wahlberg at an event at Planet Hollywood.
16of 30'90s IconsLuke Perry with Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.The LIFE Picture Collection/GettyIn this photo, Perry poses with fellow ’90s superstars Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.
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’90s Icons
Luke Perry with Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty
In this photo, Perry poses with fellow ’90s superstars Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.
17of 30Denim DaysLuke Perry in 1987.ABC Photo Archives/ABC/GettyFriends often spoke of Perry’s good nature, which came in handy for photo shoots like this one forLoving.
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Denim Days
Luke Perry in 1987.ABC Photo Archives/ABC/Getty
Friends often spoke of Perry’s good nature, which came in handy for photo shoots like this one forLoving.
18of 30A-list PalsLuke Perry with Patrick Swayze and Bruce Willis.The LIFE Picture Collection/GettyPerry with Patrick Swayze, his wife Lisa Niemi and Bruce Willis at a ’90s-era party.
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A-list Pals
Luke Perry with Patrick Swayze and Bruce Willis.The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty
Perry with Patrick Swayze, his wife Lisa Niemi and Bruce Willis at a ’90s-era party.
19of 30First LoveLuke Perry and Rachel ‘Minnie’ Sharp.Tammie Arroyo/GettyPerry was married to Rachel “Minnie” Sharp from 1993 to 2003. They have two children together, Jack and Sophie.
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First Love
Luke Perry and Rachel ‘Minnie’ Sharp.Tammie Arroyo/Getty
Perry was married to Rachel “Minnie” Sharp from 1993 to 2003. They have two children together, Jack and Sophie.
20of 30Doting DadLuke Perry with son Jack and daughter Sophie.In 2004, Perry brought his children to theGarfield: The Movieworld premiere in Los Angeles.
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Doting Dad
Luke Perry with son Jack and daughter Sophie.
In 2004, Perry brought his children to theGarfield: The Movieworld premiere in Los Angeles.
21of 30Out with the KidsLuke Perry and his children.Gregg DeGuire/WireImagePerry, daughter Sophie and son Jack at a 2004 benefit for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
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Out with the Kids
Luke Perry and his children.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
Perry, daughter Sophie and son Jack at a 2004 benefit for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
22of 30Star on StageLuke Perry and Alyson Hannigan in London.robbie jack/Corbis via GettyPerry (as Harry) and Alyson Hannigan (as Sally) inWhen Harry Met Sallyat the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London in 2004.
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Star on Stage
Luke Perry and Alyson Hannigan in London.robbie jack/Corbis via Getty
Perry (as Harry) and Alyson Hannigan (as Sally) inWhen Harry Met Sallyat the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London in 2004.
23of 30A Dark PlaceLuke Perry on ‘Law and Order: SVU’.Universal Tv/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockHe played a dark role as a serial rapist onLaw & Order: SVU.
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A Dark Place
Luke Perry on ‘Law and Order: SVU’.Universal Tv/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
He played a dark role as a serial rapist onLaw & Order: SVU.
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Midwest Values
Luke Perry in ‘John From Cincinnati’.Hbo/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
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Wild Wild West
Luke Perry in ‘Goodnight for Justice’.British Columbia Prods/Hallmark Channel/Randolph Film/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
26of 30Packing a PunchLuke Perry in 2017.Cindy Ord/GettyThe actor visited the SiriusXM studios in 2017.
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Packing a Punch
Luke Perry in 2017.Cindy Ord/Getty
The actor visited the SiriusXM studios in 2017.
27of 30Lasting LoveLuke Perry and Wendy Madison Bauer.Vivien Killilea/GettyThe actor was engaged to Wendy Madison Bauer at the time of his death,his rep said.
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Lasting Love
Luke Perry and Wendy Madison Bauer.Vivien Killilea/Getty
The actor was engaged to Wendy Madison Bauer at the time of his death,his rep said.
28of 30Riverdale DadLuke Perry and KJ Apa.Dominik Bindl/GettyPerry, who played Fred Andrews, and hisRiverdaleson KJ Apa (Archie) spoke on a Build Series panel together in October 2018.Riverdaleshut down production after the news of Perry’s death broke;the show’s executive producers said, in part, “A father figure and mentor to the show’s young cast, Luke was incredibly generous, and he infused the set with love and kindness.”
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Riverdale Dad
Luke Perry and KJ Apa.Dominik Bindl/Getty
Perry, who played Fred Andrews, and hisRiverdaleson KJ Apa (Archie) spoke on a Build Series panel together in October 2018.Riverdaleshut down production after the news of Perry’s death broke;the show’s executive producers said, in part, “A father figure and mentor to the show’s young cast, Luke was incredibly generous, and he infused the set with love and kindness.”
29of 30Happy FamilyLuke Perry with daughter Sophie.Sophie Perry/InstagramPerry was a devoted dad to his children; here, he kisses Sophie ahead of her prom.
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Happy Family
Luke Perry with daughter Sophie.Sophie Perry/Instagram
Perry was a devoted dad to his children; here, he kisses Sophie ahead of her prom.
30of 30All at ‘Once’Luke Perry in ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’.Andrew Cooper/ColumbiaOne of Perry’s final roles was a small part in the critically acclaimed 2019 filmOnce Upon a Time … in Hollywood,alongsideBrad PittandLeonardo DiCaprio.
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All at ‘Once’
Luke Perry in ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’.Andrew Cooper/Columbia
One of Perry’s final roles was a small part in the critically acclaimed 2019 filmOnce Upon a Time … in Hollywood,alongsideBrad PittandLeonardo DiCaprio.
source: people.com
