《飞跃比佛利》演员卢克·贝里去世

U.S. actor Luke Perry, who rose to fame as a heartthrob* in the hit 1990s television series “Beverly Hills, 90210,” died on Monday at the age of 52 after suffering a massive stroke*, his agent said.

Perry, who was hospitalized in the Los Angeles area last week, died surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, his fiancee and ex-wife, his parents, siblings* and other close family and friends, his agent Arnold Robinson told AFP.

“The family appreciates the outpouring* of support and prayers that have been extended to Luke from around the world, and respectfully request privacy in this time of great mourning,” Robinson added, in a statement.

Perry, the son of a steelworker* from Ohio, got his big break playing Dylan McKay on “Beverly Hills” in 1990, a role that made him a global household name.

He went on to play the love interest in the original movie of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” as well as headlining in “8 Seconds” and plating a smaller role in Luc Besson’s sci-fi film “The Fifth Element.”

He also appeared in the hit sitcoms “Will & Grace” and “Spin City,” as well as doing voice-overs* in a number of animated series, including an appearance in “The Simpsons.”

He married Rachel Sharp in 1993 and the couple had two children before they seperated a decade later.

(SD-Agencies)