March 4 is a shocking day for lovers of the entertainment business. Earlier this day, we got the shocking news of Keith Flint of The prodigy passed away at the age of 49. Now giving us another jolt is the sad demise of actor Luke Perry. He was just 52. Luke Perry, whom the fans of the Netflix show Riverdale know as Archie's dad Fred Andrews, had suffered from a massive stroke last week and had to be hospitalised as a result. TMZ reports that the doctors claim that the damage was too extensive to be treated and Luke passed away at St Joseph's Hospital in Burbank. Riverdale Star Luke Perry Hospitalised Following A Massive Stroke.

As per his representative, Luke Perry had his family, including his fiance Wendy Madison Bauer, his ex-wife Minnie Sharp, His children Jack and Sophie, his mother Ann Bennett and step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry and sister Amy Coder, along with his close friends.“Firestarter” Singer Keith Flint Dies at Age of 49, The Prodigy Fans Mourn His Shocking Demise – Read Tweets.

 

Before being cast in Riverdale, Luke Perry was most popularly known for his role in the TV teen drama series, 90210, that ran from 1990 to 2000. He also appeared in movies like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Redemption Road, and Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise. Luke's final appearance would be in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. His character Fred Andrews continues to be a part of the Riverdale show, though we are not sure if the makers would write out the character or replace him.

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