Entertainment TV Remembering Luke Perry's Life in Photos After suffering from a massive stroke, Perry died on March 4, 2019 at age 52. Take a walk down memory lane to remember the Riverdale and Beverly Hills, 90210 actor's life By Diane J. Cho Diane J. Cho Diane J. Cho is the former features editor of PEOPLE, covering news, features, human interest and more. She left PEOPLE in 2022 People Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 4, 2024 09:32AM EST Close Luke Perry. Photo: Spelling/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock Hollywood dimmed a bit when Luke Perry died 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 he never 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 on Beverly Hills, 90210, Riverdale, Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood and more of his beloved projects. Here, five years later, look back on the actor's life in photos. 01 of 30 Luke Perry's Early Roles Luke Perry on Loving. ABC Photo Archives/ABC/Getty Before landing his career-making turn as Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210, Luke Perry had roles on several soaps, including Loving; here, he's pictured with costar Alexandra Wilson in 1987. 02 of 30 Long Live '90210' Luke Perry on Beverly Hills, 90210. Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock Perry with Beverly Hills, 90210 costars Jason Priestley and Shannen Doherty. 03 of 30 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. 04 of 30 On-Set Snapshot Luke Perry on Beverly Hills, 90210. Spelling/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock Perry and costar Jennie Garth on the set of Beverly Hills, 90210. 05 of 30 Friends for Life Luke Perry on Beverly Hills, 90210. Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock Doherty, who played Perry's love interest on 90210, got emotional talking 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 actor died. 06 of 30 A Big Hit Luke Perry in 1991. The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty The star attended a charity baseball game with some castmates in 1991. 07 of 30 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. 08 of 30 Golden Boy Luke Perry in the 1990s. The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Perry joined Beverly Hills, 90210 castmates Garth and Ian Ziering at the Nancy Susan Reynolds awards in Beverly Hills. 09 of 30 Welcome Back Dylan McKay Luke Perry in the 1990s. Ron Galella/WireImage Perry celebrated his return to Beverly Hills, 90210 at Planet Hollywood in N.Y.C. 10 of 30 Movie Memory Luke Perry on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 20th Century Fox/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock Kristy Swanson, Perry and Rutger Hauer on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 1992. 11 of 30 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. 12 of 30 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 film Eight Seconds. 13 of 30 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. 14 of 30 Handsome in Hollywood Luke Perry and George Clooney. The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Perry and George Clooney both got their start as TV stars who made fans swoon. 15 of 30 A Young Star Luke Perry in the 2000s. The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Perry (second from right) with other up-and-coming actors including C. Thomas Howell and Mark Wahlberg at an event at Planet Hollywood. 16 of 30 '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. 17 of 30 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 for Loving. 18 of 30 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. 19 of 30 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. 20 of 30 Doting Dad Luke Perry with son Jack and daughter Sophie. In 2004, Perry brought his children to the Garfield: The Movie world premiere in Los Angeles. 21 of 30 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. 22 of 30 Star on Stage Luke Perry and Alyson Hannigan in London. robbie jack/Corbis via Getty Perry (as Harry) and Alyson Hannigan (as Sally) in When Harry Met Sally at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London in 2004. 23 of 30 A Dark Place Luke Perry on 'Law and Order: SVU'. Universal Tv/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock He played a dark role as a serial rapist on Law & Order: SVU. 24 of 30 Midwest Values Luke Perry in 'John From Cincinnati'. Hbo/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock Perry and costar Austin Nichols filming the TV series John from Cincinnati back in 2007. 25 of 30 Wild Wild West Luke Perry in 'Goodnight for Justice'. British Columbia Prods/Hallmark Channel/Randolph Film/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock Perry in the 2011 TV movie Goodnight for Justice, directed by Beverly Hills, 90210 costar Jason Priestley. 26 of 30 Packing a Punch Luke Perry in 2017. Cindy Ord/Getty The actor visited the SiriusXM studios in 2017. 27 of 30 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. 28 of 30 Riverdale Dad Luke Perry and KJ Apa. Dominik Bindl/Getty Perry, who played Fred Andrews, and his Riverdale son KJ Apa (Archie) spoke on a Build Series panel together in October 2018. Riverdale shut 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." 29 of 30 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. 30 of 30 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 film Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood, alongside Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio.