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Luke Perry’s Life in Photos: Remembering the ‘90210’ & ‘Riverdale’ Actor

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October 11, 2025 8:32AM EDT
Luke Perry's Life in Photos: Remembering the '90210' & 'Riverdale' Actor
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Gone but never forgotten, Luke Perry died when he was 52. Remember his life in photos here.

We lost a true talent on March 4, 2019, when actor Luke Perry passed away. The actor rose to fame as rich bad boy Dylan McKay on the ’90s teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210 and became one of the decade’s biggest icons. After the show ended in 2000, he continued making hits, eventually joining the cast of another iconic teen show: The CW’s Riverdale, in 2011.

Luke is survived by his son, Jack, and daughter, Sophie. He was engaged to Wendy Madison Bauer. The actor was beloved by fans across all generations, who loved him back in his 90210 days, all the way up to Fred Andrews fans from The CW’s teen soap. He tragically died following a stroke, which happened unexpectedly.

Take a look back at pics from Luke’s decades long career – including pictures of him with friends and co-stars alike.

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Luke Perry Life in Pictures

Luke Perry Life in Pictures
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We lost a true talent on March 4, 2019, when actor Luke Perry passed away. The actor rose to fame as rich bad boy Dylan McKay on the 90s teen drama ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and became one of the decade’s biggest icons. After the show ended in 2000, he still continued making hits, eventually joining the cast of another iconic teen show, The CW’s “Riverdale”, in 2011.

The actor is survived by his son Jack, 21, daughter, Sophie, 18. He was engaged to Wendy Madison Bauer. The actor was beloved by fans across all generations, who loved him back in his “90210” days, all the way up to Fred Andrews fans from The CW’s teen soap. He tragically died following a stroke, which happened unexpectedly.

Take a look back at pics from Luke’s decades long career – including pictures of him with friends and co-stars alike. Rest in peace, Luke Perry.

March 4, 2019, 1:07PM
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Luke Perry In A ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Photo Call

Luke Perry In A ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Photo Call
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The full ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ posed for this cute photoshoot in 1991, shortly after the show premiered. It would air for 10 years, ending in 2000. The entire cast became major stars when people fell in love with their wild, sexy, storylines. 

March 4, 2019, 2:38PM
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Luke Perry Life & His Co-Star, Jason Priestly

Luke Perry Life & His Co-Star, Jason Priestly
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In one shot from the photoshoot, Luke poses with his friend and sometimes rival (at least on the show), Jason Priestly. Their friendship lasted long beyond ‘90210’, Jason even directed him!

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Luke Perry Huddles Close With His ‘90210’ Cast

Luke Perry Huddles Close With His ‘90210’ Cast
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The icons of ‘90210’ gathered for this photoshoot featuring extreme mom jeans: Ian Ziering, Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Gabrielle Carteris, Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, and Luke Perry. Yep, it’s the 90s!

March 4, 2019, 2:38PM
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Luke Perry Starred In The 1992 ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’

Luke Perry Starred In The 1992 ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’
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Before Sarah Michelle Gellar took over the role, there was a ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ movie starring Kristy Swanson… and Luke Perry! Luke played Buffy’s boyfriend, Pike, who was frankly her only non-toxic relationship.

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Luke Perry With His Ex-Wife, Rachel ‘Minnie’ Sharp

Luke Perry With His Ex-Wife, Rachel ‘Minnie’ Sharp
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Luke poses with his wife, Minnie Sharp, at the wrap party for ‘90210’ in 2000. The couple got together in 1993, and sadly divorced in 2003. They had two kids together, Jack Perry, now 24, and Sophie Perry, now 21.

 

March 4, 2019, 2:44PM
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Luke Perry At An Event With Minnie

Luke Perry At An Event With Minnie
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Minnie and Luke look so happy and cute in this undated pic. Judging from their hair, though, and Minnie’s dress and choker… this has to be sometime in the mid-90s.

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Luke Perry Suits Up For The 1992 Golden Globes

Luke Perry Suits Up For The 1992 Golden Globes
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Here, Luke is looking dapper at the 1992 Golden Globes with his ‘90210’ co-star Gabrielle Carteris. He was never nominated for a globe, but being on the biggest show on TV made him a permanent fixture during awards season.

 

March 4, 2019, 1:07PM
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Dylan & Toni’s Wedding

Dylan & Toni’s Wedding
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A still from Dylan and Toni’s wedding on ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ still makes our hearts skip a beat. So 90s, so perfect.

 

March 4, 2019, 1:07PM
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Luke Perry Reads Lou Gehrig’s Farewell Speech

Luke Perry Reads Lou Gehrig’s Farewell Speech
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In the 90s, Luke took part in the historic reading of Lou Gehrig’s farewell speech at Cinergy Field in Cincinnati. Celebrities in 14 ballparks read the speech to honor Project A.L.S. Day.  

March 4, 2019, 1:07PM
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Luke Perry With His Theater Co-Star, Alyson Hannigan

Luke Perry With His Theater Co-Star, Alyson Hannigan
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Did you know that Luke and Alyson Hannigan (another Buffy alum) starred in the stage version of ‘When Harry Met Sally’? The 2004 play had a limited run in London.

 

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Luke Perry In Character For ‘Goodnight For Justice’

Luke Perry In Character For ‘Goodnight For Justice’
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Eleven years after his ‘90210’ days, Luke starred in ‘Goodnight For Justice’, directed by his former co-star Jason Priestley. Here he is in character.

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Luke Perry As Fred Andrews On ‘Riverdale’

Luke Perry As Fred Andrews On ‘Riverdale’
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Luke became a favorite with a new generation of teens when he joined the cast of CW’s ‘Riverdale’ as Archie’s dad, Fred Andrews. Fred always had a trick up his sleeve, and Luke made him one of the most memorable characters on a show with a stacked cast. 

March 4, 2019, 1:07PM
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Luke Perry Promotes ‘Riverdale’

Luke Perry Promotes ‘Riverdale’
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Just months before ‘Riverdale’ premiered in 2017 and became a sensation, Luke appeared at the CW Upfront Presentation in NYC to promote the show. He looked good in a blue blazer and matching pants. 

March 4, 2019, 1:07PM
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Luke Perry Stops By Variety’s Photo Studio

Luke Perry Stops By Variety’s Photo Studio
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How handsome is he? Luke posted at our sister site Variety’s photo studio at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con to promote Riverdale’.

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Luke Perry On Season 3 Of ‘Riverdale’

Luke Perry On Season 3 Of ‘Riverdale’
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This still is from the ‘Riverdale’ episode ‘Chapter Forty-One: Manhunter’, and you can see that it was a tense one. The season 3 episode dealt with Veronica trying to prove Archie’s innocence, and Betty confronting the parents in ‘The Midnight Club.’

 

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Luke Perry At The 2018 TCAs

Luke Perry At The 2018 TCAs
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Luke looks wonderful in the portrait studio at the 2018 TCAs in Beverly Hills. He was there, of course, to rep the ‘Riverdale’ cast.

March 4, 2019, 1:07PM