Hollywood star Luke Perry dead at 52

04 March 2019 - 20:00 By Jessica Levitt

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Actor Luke Perry died after spending five days in hospital.
Image: Chris Delmas/AFP

Hollywood TV icon Luke Perry has died after suffering a massive stroke, reports TMZ.

The American entertainment site is reporting that Luke died in hospital after suffering a stroke last week.

Doctors reportedly tried to keep him sedated to limit the brain damage, but TMZ reports nothing could be done.

Luke rose to fame for his role in Beverly Hills 90210 and currently stars in Netflix hit show, Archie.

Fans have paid tribute to the star on social media.

Luke Perry on the July 1992 cover of Vanity Fair. May his memory be a blessing pic.twitter.com/aMf3Fy6HdR
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) March 4, 2019

Rest in Paradise😇😇 #LukePerry pic.twitter.com/SV6c9RfUUG
— Sophie© (@sophiealbrow23) March 4, 2019

Omg Noo! R.I.P Luke Perry, your work will be remembered. pic.twitter.com/41AHM6GHsB
— Our Professor (@OurProfessor) March 4, 2019

RIP Luke Perry ….our prayers and condolences to your family, friends and fans. #90210 @90210
— Jim Bowden (@JimBowdenGM) March 4, 2019

Stay strong #LukePerry pic.twitter.com/wcBTM2zD5O
— Fiorella (@Fiorella_Nordio) March 1, 2019

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