It was announced today, 25th September, that Russell Howard launches his new podcast Wonderbox, produced by Avalon, on the 11th October 2023.
A Wonderbox is a place where you keep little reminders of what makes life worth living. Each week Russell will chat to a special guest about what they’d keep in their Wonderbox, recounting the most memorable and funniest moments of their lives.
Russell begins the series chatting with 2023 Emmy Award ‘Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics’ & Brit Awards ‘Best New Artist’ Nominated Sam Ryder plus BAFTA Nominated Munya Chawawa (Race Around Britain) in a special bumper double episode, followed by stars including Emmy Award winning John Oliver (Last Week Tonight), Jimmy Carr, Taylor Tomlinson, Jack Whitehall , Greg Davies , Guz Khan, Jen Brister, Jordan Gray and BAFTA Nominated Rachel Parris (Late Night Mash).
Russell Howard said “I love doing this podcast. I get interesting guests and I ask them what they love.
A Wonderbox is a place where you keep little reminders of what makes life worth living. Each week Russell will chat to a special guest about what they’d keep in their Wonderbox, recounting the most memorable and funniest moments of their lives.
Russell begins the series chatting with 2023 Emmy Award ‘Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics’ & Brit Awards ‘Best New Artist’ Nominated Sam Ryder plus BAFTA Nominated Munya Chawawa (Race Around Britain) in a special bumper double episode, followed by stars including Emmy Award winning John Oliver (Last Week Tonight), Jimmy Carr, Taylor Tomlinson, Jack Whitehall , Greg Davies , Guz Khan, Jen Brister, Jordan Gray and BAFTA Nominated Rachel Parris (Late Night Mash).
Russell Howard said “I love doing this podcast. I get interesting guests and I ask them what they love.
- 9/25/2023
- Podnews.net
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the organization responsible for hosting the Oscars, is explaining why Luke Perry, Cameron Boyce and other stars were left out of the in memoriam tribute during Sunday’s ceremony, citing there was “limited available time.”
“The Academy receives hundreds of requests to include loved ones and industry colleagues in the Oscars In Memoriam segment. An executive committee representing every branch considers the list and makes selections for the telecast based on limited available time,” the statement reads, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “All the submissions are included on Oscar.com and will...
“The Academy receives hundreds of requests to include loved ones and industry colleagues in the Oscars In Memoriam segment. An executive committee representing every branch considers the list and makes selections for the telecast based on limited available time,” the statement reads, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “All the submissions are included on Oscar.com and will...
- 2/11/2020
- by Ally Mauch
- PEOPLE.com
Luke Perry was not recognized at the 2020 Oscars.
The late actor, who died in March 2019 at age 52, was left out of the in memoriam tribute during the live telecast on Sunday.
The annual segment honors Hollywood notables who’ve died in the past year. Kobe Bryant, Kirk Douglas, Diahann Carroll, Danny Aiello were amongst those highlighted tonight.
Perry’s exclusion is notable considering he appeared in Quentin Tarantino‘s Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, which was nominated for Best Picture. (It was bested by Parasite.)
Other stars who passed away in the past 12 months — but were not included in the tribute — include Cameron Boyce,...
The late actor, who died in March 2019 at age 52, was left out of the in memoriam tribute during the live telecast on Sunday.
The annual segment honors Hollywood notables who’ve died in the past year. Kobe Bryant, Kirk Douglas, Diahann Carroll, Danny Aiello were amongst those highlighted tonight.
Perry’s exclusion is notable considering he appeared in Quentin Tarantino‘s Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, which was nominated for Best Picture. (It was bested by Parasite.)
Other stars who passed away in the past 12 months — but were not included in the tribute — include Cameron Boyce,...
- 2/10/2020
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
Two of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars were over the moon to be working with the late Luke Perry.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt raved about the actor, who died in March after suffering a stroke, in an interview with Esquire.
DiCaprio, 44, recalled seeing Perry when he walked onto the set of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and having a “butterfly moment of like, ‘Oh my God, that’s Luke Perry over there!'”
Pitt, 55, agreed, saying, “‘That’s f—ing Luke Perry!’ We were like kids in the candy shop because I remember going to the studios and [Beverly Hills, 90210] was going on,...
Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt raved about the actor, who died in March after suffering a stroke, in an interview with Esquire.
DiCaprio, 44, recalled seeing Perry when he walked onto the set of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and having a “butterfly moment of like, ‘Oh my God, that’s Luke Perry over there!'”
Pitt, 55, agreed, saying, “‘That’s f—ing Luke Perry!’ We were like kids in the candy shop because I remember going to the studios and [Beverly Hills, 90210] was going on,...
- 5/22/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Timothy Olyphant knows just how lucky he is to have worked with Luke Perry in the actor’s final on-screen performance.
Olyphant opened up about working with Perry on the upcoming film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood before the actor’s tragic death in March, calling the star a “lovely guy.”
“What a lovely guy. Just a lovely guy,” he told Variety. I’m going to miss him at that premiere. I’m going to miss him. I’m going to miss him anyway.”
Perry, who had completed all of his scenes in the upcoming film prior to his death,...
Olyphant opened up about working with Perry on the upcoming film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood before the actor’s tragic death in March, calling the star a “lovely guy.”
“What a lovely guy. Just a lovely guy,” he told Variety. I’m going to miss him at that premiere. I’m going to miss him. I’m going to miss him anyway.”
Perry, who had completed all of his scenes in the upcoming film prior to his death,...
- 4/18/2019
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- PEOPLE.com
Riverdale News: Cole Sprouse’s Brother Revealed The Cast Is Still Very Damaged By Luke Perry’s Death
Hey, Riverdale fans. As most of you know by now, poor Luke Perry, who played Archie's father Fred Andrews on the show, is no longer with us. He passed away from a massive stroke on Monday, March 4, 2019. The cast is still reportedly facing the aftermath of this great, great tragedy. The folks over at USmagazine.com were able to get a hold of Jughead Jones star Cole Spouse's brother Dylan Sprouse to get some intel on how the Riverdale cast is currently dealing with this terrible situation. They caught up to Dylan out at the grand opening of Hudson Yards in New York City this past Thursday, March 14, 2019. Right off the bat, Dylan not surprisingly revealed that the cast is very damaged by Luke's death. He stated, "All I’ll say about that, not being as close with the entire cast, is that I think everyone is expectedly pretty damaged about it.
- 3/17/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Luke Perry’s official cause of death has been released, confirming that the actor died of a stroke last Monday, as previously reported, with no underlying causes.
The “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum and “Riverdale” star died from an “ischemic cerebrovascular accident” — the most common type of stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel and prevents blood and oxygen from getting to a part of the brain — according to his death certificate, which was obtained by TheWrap.
Perry died at 12:44 p.m. on March 4 at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, after being hospitalized the prior Wednesday following a massive stroke.
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“Actor Luke Perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a massive stroke,” a spokesperson for Perry said in a statement last Monday. “He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie,...
The “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum and “Riverdale” star died from an “ischemic cerebrovascular accident” — the most common type of stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel and prevents blood and oxygen from getting to a part of the brain — according to his death certificate, which was obtained by TheWrap.
Perry died at 12:44 p.m. on March 4 at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, after being hospitalized the prior Wednesday following a massive stroke.
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“Actor Luke Perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a massive stroke,” a spokesperson for Perry said in a statement last Monday. “He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie,...
- 3/13/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Luke Perry has been laid to rest in Tennessee. The 52-year-old Riverdale actor and Beverly Hills, 90210 star passed away in Los Angeles on March 4 after suffering a massive stroke. He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends at the time of his death. According to his death certificate, released Wednesday and obtained by E! News, Perry was laid to rest in Dixon, Tennessee on Monday, March 11. The death certificate also lists his cause of death as "ischemic cerebrovascular...
- 3/13/2019
- E! Online
The first “Riverdale” episode to air following Luke Perry’s death saw a 30 percent spike among adults 55 and up, and a 10 percent jump in terms of total viewers, according to Nielsen.
Wednesday’s “Fire Walk With Me” episode posted a 0.378 rating in the 55+ demo vs. last week’s “Requiem for a Welterweight,” which had a 0.290 rating in that older-adults range. Last night’s “Riverdale” also had 86,000 more “live” total viewers than the show’s previous outing, with 964,000 overall audience members compared with the prior episode’s take of 878,000.
Both received a 0.3 Live + Same Day rating among adults 18-49, which is the most sought-after demographic to those who advertise on primetime entertainment programs.
Also Read: 'Riverdale' Honors Luke Perry With 'In Memoriam' Tribute on First Episode to Air Since His Death
The extra CW tune-in was isolated to “Riverdale,” as the show that follows, “All American,” actually shed total viewers week to week,...
Wednesday’s “Fire Walk With Me” episode posted a 0.378 rating in the 55+ demo vs. last week’s “Requiem for a Welterweight,” which had a 0.290 rating in that older-adults range. Last night’s “Riverdale” also had 86,000 more “live” total viewers than the show’s previous outing, with 964,000 overall audience members compared with the prior episode’s take of 878,000.
Both received a 0.3 Live + Same Day rating among adults 18-49, which is the most sought-after demographic to those who advertise on primetime entertainment programs.
Also Read: 'Riverdale' Honors Luke Perry With 'In Memoriam' Tribute on First Episode to Air Since His Death
The extra CW tune-in was isolated to “Riverdale,” as the show that follows, “All American,” actually shed total viewers week to week,...
- 3/7/2019
- by Tony Maglio and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Fred Andrews was not prominently featured on Wednsday’s episode of “Riverdale,” but the late Luke Perry was with a poignant shout-out at the very end.
In the closing moment of the latest installment of The CW’s dark take on the “Archie” comics, this tribute to the actor — who played Fred, Archie’s (K.J. Apa) kind and loving father — flashed across the screen: “In Memoriam: Luke Perry, 1966-2019.”
See it here:
Earlier Wednesday, “Riverdale” showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa gave fans a hint as to what they could expect when they tuned in to see Perry on screen tonight – two days after he died at the age of 52, following a “massive” stroke last week — which is yet another plot featuring Fred taking care of his boy.
“Going through pictures on my way to set,” Aguirre-Sacasa tweeted Wednesday morning, along with a photo of the cast, which prominently featured Perry. “From the early days.
In the closing moment of the latest installment of The CW’s dark take on the “Archie” comics, this tribute to the actor — who played Fred, Archie’s (K.J. Apa) kind and loving father — flashed across the screen: “In Memoriam: Luke Perry, 1966-2019.”
See it here:
Earlier Wednesday, “Riverdale” showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa gave fans a hint as to what they could expect when they tuned in to see Perry on screen tonight – two days after he died at the age of 52, following a “massive” stroke last week — which is yet another plot featuring Fred taking care of his boy.
“Going through pictures on my way to set,” Aguirre-Sacasa tweeted Wednesday morning, along with a photo of the cast, which prominently featured Perry. “From the early days.
- 3/7/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
The CW’s Archie Comics-inspired teen drama “Riverdale” dedicated its first episode back on-air after series regular Luke Perry’s untimely passing to the late actor.
After the episode ended, an “in memoriam” card came up with his name and the years of his birth and death (1966-2019).
The Mar. 6 episode entitled “Chapter Forty-Nine: Fire Walk With Me” was the 14th episode of the third season of the show. Shot weeks earlier, the episode saw Perry’s character, Fred Andrews, reassuring and bandaging his son Archie (Kj Apa) after a troubled youth Archie had taken in stabbed him.
Earlier in the day, “Riverdale” creator and showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa posted an early photo of some of the show’s cast and crew, with Perry in the center behind a Riverdale High School sign. Calling him “our heart, always,” Aguirre-Sacasa tweeted that the episode would be “dedicated to Luke, as all episodes...
After the episode ended, an “in memoriam” card came up with his name and the years of his birth and death (1966-2019).
The Mar. 6 episode entitled “Chapter Forty-Nine: Fire Walk With Me” was the 14th episode of the third season of the show. Shot weeks earlier, the episode saw Perry’s character, Fred Andrews, reassuring and bandaging his son Archie (Kj Apa) after a troubled youth Archie had taken in stabbed him.
Earlier in the day, “Riverdale” creator and showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa posted an early photo of some of the show’s cast and crew, with Perry in the center behind a Riverdale High School sign. Calling him “our heart, always,” Aguirre-Sacasa tweeted that the episode would be “dedicated to Luke, as all episodes...
- 3/7/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
“Riverdale” will its first episode tonight since the death of star Luke Perry, who played Fred Andrews, the kind and loving father of The CW drama’s leading character, Archie (K.J. Apa).
Showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa gave fans a hint at what they can expect when they tune in to see Perry on screen Wednesday night – two days after he died at the age of 52, following a “massive” stroke last week — which is yet another plot featuring Fred taking care of his boy.
“Going through pictures on my way to set,” Aguirre-Sacasa tweeted Wednesday morning, along with a photo of the cast, which prominently featured Perry. “From the early days. With Luke in the middle. Our heart, always. Tonight’s episode of #Riverdale finds Fred doing what he does best–helping Archie. It is dedicated to Luke, as all episodes will be for the rest of our run.”
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Showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa gave fans a hint at what they can expect when they tune in to see Perry on screen Wednesday night – two days after he died at the age of 52, following a “massive” stroke last week — which is yet another plot featuring Fred taking care of his boy.
“Going through pictures on my way to set,” Aguirre-Sacasa tweeted Wednesday morning, along with a photo of the cast, which prominently featured Perry. “From the early days. With Luke in the middle. Our heart, always. Tonight’s episode of #Riverdale finds Fred doing what he does best–helping Archie. It is dedicated to Luke, as all episodes will be for the rest of our run.”
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- 3/6/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Luke Perry's son will not be partaking in a wrestling match following the Riverdale star's death. Bar Wrestling announced on Twitter that Jack Perry, who goes by the moniker Jungle Boy, "will no longer be wrestling at our March 13th show." The organization added, "Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this time." Luke Perry died on Monday due to complications from a stroke that he had on Feb. 27. E! News learned that the 52-year-old was surrounded by his kids Jack and Sophie as well as his fiancée Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy...
- 3/6/2019
- E! Online
On March 5, Luke Perry's daughter Sophie opened up for the first time following her father's untimely death. The actor's 18-year-old daughter from his marriage with ex-wife Minnie Sharp expressed gratitude for all the support and kindness her family has received in the last 24 hours, through an Instagram post published Tuesday.
"A lot has happened in this past week for me. Everything is happening so fast. I made it back from Malawi just in time to be here with my family, And in the past 24 hours I have received an overwhelming amount of love and support," she wrote. "I cannot individually respond to the hundreds of beautiful and heartfelt messages, but I see them, and appreciate you all for sending positivity to my family and I."
"I'm not really sure what to say or do in this situation, it's something you aren't ever given a lesson on how to handle,...
"A lot has happened in this past week for me. Everything is happening so fast. I made it back from Malawi just in time to be here with my family, And in the past 24 hours I have received an overwhelming amount of love and support," she wrote. "I cannot individually respond to the hundreds of beautiful and heartfelt messages, but I see them, and appreciate you all for sending positivity to my family and I."
"I'm not really sure what to say or do in this situation, it's something you aren't ever given a lesson on how to handle,...
- 3/6/2019
- by Karenna Meredith
- Popsugar.com
Alec Baldwin had kind words to say about late actor Luke Perry.
The 60-year-old actor shared his thoughts about Perry, who died at 52 on Monday after suffering a stroke, to Extra at the premiere of his film Drunk Parents.
“I met him once — you know my brother did a movie with him,” Baldwin said, referring to the 1994 film 8 Seconds Perry did with Stephen Baldwin.
He continued, “The guy was a super leading man and had his big career in 90210, really handsome guy, really sad.”
“He could have made movies for the rest of his life… He was a good actor…...
The 60-year-old actor shared his thoughts about Perry, who died at 52 on Monday after suffering a stroke, to Extra at the premiere of his film Drunk Parents.
“I met him once — you know my brother did a movie with him,” Baldwin said, referring to the 1994 film 8 Seconds Perry did with Stephen Baldwin.
He continued, “The guy was a super leading man and had his big career in 90210, really handsome guy, really sad.”
“He could have made movies for the rest of his life… He was a good actor…...
- 3/5/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Production on The CW's Riverdale has been shut down for a second day following the death of Luke Perry.
"We are deeply saddened to learn today about the passing of Luke Perry. A beloved member of the Riverdale, Warner Bros. and CW family, Luke was everything you would hope he would be: an incredibly caring, consummate professional with a giant heart, and a true friend to all," Riverdale executive producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jon Goldwater, and Warner Bros. Television and The CW, said in a statement yesterday after news of Perry's death broke.
"A father figure and mentor to the show's young cast, Luke was incredibly generous, and he infused the set with love and kindness. Our thoughts are with Luke's family during this most difficult time."
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Perry passed away on Monday morning, days after it was reported...
"We are deeply saddened to learn today about the passing of Luke Perry. A beloved member of the Riverdale, Warner Bros. and CW family, Luke was everything you would hope he would be: an incredibly caring, consummate professional with a giant heart, and a true friend to all," Riverdale executive producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jon Goldwater, and Warner Bros. Television and The CW, said in a statement yesterday after news of Perry's death broke.
"A father figure and mentor to the show's young cast, Luke was incredibly generous, and he infused the set with love and kindness. Our thoughts are with Luke's family during this most difficult time."
Related: Riverdale Production Suspended Following Luke Perry's Death
Perry passed away on Monday morning, days after it was reported...
- 3/5/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
3:09 Pm Pt -- Lili Reinhart, who plays Betty on "Riverdale," just said on social media, "I'm finding it hard to grasp that he will no longer be around to give long hugs and share his wisdom and kindness with all of us." Lili followed with another tweet saying, "I just can't believe it." 10:43 Am Pt -- "Riverdale" execs tell TMZ, "Luke was everything you would hope he would be: an incredibly caring, consummate professional with a giant heart,...
- 3/4/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Pop culture hearts are breaking around the world today following the passing of Luke Perry. The actor of Beverly Hills, 90210 and Riverdale fame died on Monday morning, days after reportedly suffering a stroke, E! News has confirmed. The 52-year-old star was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, stepfather Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder and other close family and friends. "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," his rep told...
- 3/4/2019
- E! Online
Hey,Riverdale and Luke Perry fans. Today is a very sad day as we've just learned that the current Riverdale Fred Andrews and former Beverly Hills 90210 Dylan McKay star Luke Perry did not recover from the massive stroke that he suffered this past Wednesday morning, February 27, 2019. According to the folks over at TMZ, Luke sadly passed away earlier today, March 4, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California. TMZ was able to get some information from Luke's rep. The rep told them that Luke was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiance Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. TMZ supplied some other details about what happened during Luke's stroke. He was responsive and talking when the EMTs arrived to take him to the hospital. However afterwards, his condition deteriorated. Luke's rep said...
- 3/4/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
The celebrity world is in mourning following the loss of Luke Perry, who died on Monday morning days after he suffered a massive stroke.
Said his rep in a statement:
Actor Luke Perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a massive stroke.
He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends.
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.
No further details will be released at this time.
His friends, former cast members and others in the celebrity world have taken to social media with their thoughts on the shock death.
1. Molly Ringwald "My heart is broken. I will miss you so much Luke Perry,...
Said his rep in a statement:
Actor Luke Perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a massive stroke.
He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends.
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.
No further details will be released at this time.
His friends, former cast members and others in the celebrity world have taken to social media with their thoughts on the shock death.
1. Molly Ringwald "My heart is broken. I will miss you so much Luke Perry,...
- 3/4/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
With a career of iconic roles, Luke Perry resonated with generations of viewers , and it's with especially heavy hearts that we share the news of his passing at the age of 52.
According to multiple sources, including The Hollywood Reporter, Luke Perry's publicist, Arnold Robinson, has confirmed that the actor passed away after experiencing a "massive stroke." Here is the official statement from Robinson:
"He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. 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. No further details will be released at this time."
Although perhaps best known for his role as Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210, Perry is also well-remembered for playing Pike,...
According to multiple sources, including The Hollywood Reporter, Luke Perry's publicist, Arnold Robinson, has confirmed that the actor passed away after experiencing a "massive stroke." Here is the official statement from Robinson:
"He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. 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. No further details will be released at this time."
Although perhaps best known for his role as Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210, Perry is also well-remembered for playing Pike,...
- 3/4/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Joseph Baxter Mar 4, 2019
Luke Perry, the iconic star of Beverly Hills, 90210 and current co-star of Riverdale, has died at the age of 52.
Luke Perry has tragically died at the young age of 52; the result of the massive stroke that he suffered last Wednesday.
As TMZ confirms, Perry passed away Monday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, CA, where he was surrounded by his children, Jack and Sophie, fiance Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and "other close family and friends."
While fans today are enjoying Perry’s personal Renaissance on The CW’s hit series, Riverdale, as Fred Andrews, the father of Archie, anyone who came of age during early 1990s will always remember Perry as Dylan McKay; a role that made him arguably the breakout star of Fox’s Beverly Hills, 90210, the 1990-2000 Aaron Spelling...
Luke Perry, the iconic star of Beverly Hills, 90210 and current co-star of Riverdale, has died at the age of 52.
Luke Perry has tragically died at the young age of 52; the result of the massive stroke that he suffered last Wednesday.
As TMZ confirms, Perry passed away Monday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, CA, where he was surrounded by his children, Jack and Sophie, fiance Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and "other close family and friends."
While fans today are enjoying Perry’s personal Renaissance on The CW’s hit series, Riverdale, as Fred Andrews, the father of Archie, anyone who came of age during early 1990s will always remember Perry as Dylan McKay; a role that made him arguably the breakout star of Fox’s Beverly Hills, 90210, the 1990-2000 Aaron Spelling...
- 3/4/2019
- Den of Geek
Not long after hearing how Luke Perry suffered a massive stroke last week comes the tragic news that the veteran actor passed away this morning at the age of 52 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank. Perhaps best known for his roles on Beverly Hills 90210, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and, most recently, Riverdale, this’ll no doubt come as a heartbreaking shock to his fans the world over.
Here’s what TMZ had to offering regarding the situation:
“According to his rep, Luke was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiance Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends.”
What makes this news doubly saddening is that Perry’s career had really been kicking into high gear as of late. Not only had Riverdale been renewed for a fourth season, but Beverly Hills...
Here’s what TMZ had to offering regarding the situation:
“According to his rep, Luke was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiance Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends.”
What makes this news doubly saddening is that Perry’s career had really been kicking into high gear as of late. Not only had Riverdale been renewed for a fourth season, but Beverly Hills...
- 3/4/2019
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
By all accounts, actor Luke Perry was a wonderful man. The team behind The CW’s “Riverdale,” which we’re told shut down production on Monday, will sure remember him that way.
Executive producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Jon Goldwater, along with studio Warner Bros. Television and network The CW released the below statement together on Monday.
“We are deeply saddened to learn today about the passing of Luke Perry. A beloved member of the ‘Riverdale,’ Warner Bros. and CW family, Luke was everything you would hope he would be: an incredibly caring, consummate professional with a giant heart, and a true friend to all,” they said. “A father figure and mentor to the show’s young cast, Luke was incredibly generous, and he infused the set with love and kindness. Our thoughts are with Luke’s family during this most difficult time.”
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Executive producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Jon Goldwater, along with studio Warner Bros. Television and network The CW released the below statement together on Monday.
“We are deeply saddened to learn today about the passing of Luke Perry. A beloved member of the ‘Riverdale,’ Warner Bros. and CW family, Luke was everything you would hope he would be: an incredibly caring, consummate professional with a giant heart, and a true friend to all,” they said. “A father figure and mentor to the show’s young cast, Luke was incredibly generous, and he infused the set with love and kindness. Our thoughts are with Luke’s family during this most difficult time.”
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- 3/4/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Actor Luke Perry, best known for his roles in Beverly Hills 90210, Riverdale, and the original Buffy The Vampire Slayer movie, passed away today on March 4th after suffering a massive stroke on Wednesday. He was 52-years-old.
This is pretty shocking because he was so young! He was only 52! This is a reminder that life can be so fragile. Enjoy the time you have here with the people you love. A representative for the actor’s family released the following statement:
“[Perry] was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. 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. No further details will be released at this time.
This is pretty shocking because he was so young! He was only 52! This is a reminder that life can be so fragile. Enjoy the time you have here with the people you love. A representative for the actor’s family released the following statement:
“[Perry] was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. 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. No further details will be released at this time.
- 3/4/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Luke Perry, the actor best known for roles on television programs “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Riverdale,” has died at 52. Perry was hospitalized on February 27 after suffering from a massive stroke. The actor remained at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank, California and passed away from damage caused by the stroke.
Perry got his start as an actor when he was 16 years old with appearances on the ABC soap opera “Loving” and the NBC soap “Another World.” The actor also voices roles in the animated series “The Incredible Hulk” and “Biker Mice From Mars.” Perry’s breakthrough came in 1990 when he played bad boy Dylan McKay on the teen drama “Beverly Hills, 90210.”
In recent years, Perry got a second wing on the breakout CW teen drama “Riverdale.” Perry played Archie Andrews’ father Fred over three seasons. Perry also shot a role in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming movie “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,...
Perry got his start as an actor when he was 16 years old with appearances on the ABC soap opera “Loving” and the NBC soap “Another World.” The actor also voices roles in the animated series “The Incredible Hulk” and “Biker Mice From Mars.” Perry’s breakthrough came in 1990 when he played bad boy Dylan McKay on the teen drama “Beverly Hills, 90210.”
In recent years, Perry got a second wing on the breakout CW teen drama “Riverdale.” Perry played Archie Andrews’ father Fred over three seasons. Perry also shot a role in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming movie “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,...
- 3/4/2019
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Luke Perry, who broke out as a bad boy in the 1990s Fox teen drama “Beverly Hills, 90210,” has died after suffering a stroke last week. He was 52.
“Actor Luke Perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a massive stroke,” a spokesperson for Perry said in a statement Monday. “He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. 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. No further details will be released at this time.”
Perry — who at the time of his death starred on The CW teen drama “Riverdale” as Fred, the father of lead character Archie Andrews (K.J. Apa) — was hospitalized last Wednesday...
“Actor Luke Perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a massive stroke,” a spokesperson for Perry said in a statement Monday. “He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. 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. No further details will be released at this time.”
Perry — who at the time of his death starred on The CW teen drama “Riverdale” as Fred, the father of lead character Archie Andrews (K.J. Apa) — was hospitalized last Wednesday...
- 3/4/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Luke Perry has died at age 52 after suffering a massive stroke, People confirms. TMZ was first to report the news. The actor, who is best known for his roles on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Riverdale, reportedly died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, CA, on Monday morning. He was previously rushed to the hospital on Feb. 27 where he was put "under observation."
"He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends," the actor's rep Arnold Robinson told The Hollywood Reporter. "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. No further details will be released at this time."...
"He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends," the actor's rep Arnold Robinson told The Hollywood Reporter. "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. No further details will be released at this time."...
- 3/4/2019
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Riverdale and Beverly Hills, 90210 star Luke Perry died today after suffering a massive stroke last week, his representative confirmed to Deadline. He was 52.
The following statement was released by Rogers & Cowan on behalf of the Perry family.” He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. 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. No further details will be released at this time.”
Perry had been hospitalized since Wednesday after he suffered an apparent stroke.
Perry currently starred as Archie’s dad, Fred Andrews, on the CW’s Riverdale. He began his career in the early 1980s, becoming a household name on Beverly...
The following statement was released by Rogers & Cowan on behalf of the Perry family.” He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. 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. No further details will be released at this time.”
Perry had been hospitalized since Wednesday after he suffered an apparent stroke.
Perry currently starred as Archie’s dad, Fred Andrews, on the CW’s Riverdale. He began his career in the early 1980s, becoming a household name on Beverly...
- 3/4/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Luke Perry, star of Riverdale and a former Beverly Hills, 90210 heartthrob, has died at age 52 after suffering a stroke. The actor passed away on Monday morning, E! News has confirmed. He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. "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," his rep tells E! News in a statement. "No further details will be released at this...
- 3/4/2019
- E! Online
Luke Perry, the Riverdale star and actor best known for his role as Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210, has died, his rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Monday. He was 52.
Perry had suffered a massive stroke, his rep Arnold Robinson told THR. "He was surrounded by his children, Jack and Sophie; fiancée, Wendy Madison Bauer; ex-wife, Minnie Sharp; mother, Ann Bennett; stepfather, Steve Bennett; brother, Tom Perry; sister, Amy Coder; and other close family and friends," said Robinson. "The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to Luke ...
Perry had suffered a massive stroke, his rep Arnold Robinson told THR. "He was surrounded by his children, Jack and Sophie; fiancée, Wendy Madison Bauer; ex-wife, Minnie Sharp; mother, Ann Bennett; stepfather, Steve Bennett; brother, Tom Perry; sister, Amy Coder; and other close family and friends," said Robinson. "The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to Luke ...
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