Luke Perry has sadly passed away aged 52 after suffering with a stroke last Wednesday and being hospitalised.

Luke was known to most for portraying Dylan MCKay in in 90s TV series, Beverley Hill 90210, but known to the Whedonverse for his role as Pike in the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie.

Luke also appeared alongside Alyson Hannigan in a London stage production of When Harry Met Sally. His most recent role was in the CW series Riverdale and he is due to appear in Quentin Tarantino’s forthcoming movie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood alongside Brad Pitt.

Luke leaves behind two children, his mother, and two siblings and will be sorely missed.

RIP

The first time I met Luke Perry we talked about what kind of movie we wanted “Buffy” to be. I asked if he’d ever seen “Near Dark” and he gave me a look of HOW DARE YOU SIR and I knew we’d get along. Funny, committed, and always gracious. He shouldn’t be gone.

— Joss Whedon (@joss) March 4, 2019

I’m heartbroken to hear Luke Perry passed away. Sending love to his family and friends. R.I.P.

— alyson hannigan (@alydenisof) March 4, 2019