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>> reporter: as dylan mckay in "beverly hills 90210," he was the heartthrob. >> i'm very happy that we're together right now. >> reporter: sensitive and brooding. a role that launched perry's career, in tv, film and theater. >> the stage, it's you and the audience, you have a direct connection to them, no one can edit you once you're out there. i need you to know -- >> reporter: decades later, he was enjoying another hit, now playing archie's dad on the cw show "riverdale." >> i'm trying to build a safe life for you. >> reporter: drawing in a new generation of fans. perry was too busy to join a revival of "90201," a reboot announced just last week. a day later, that call for help from the actor's home. >> unit 102, rescue 78. stroke. >> reporter: perry suffering a massive stroke at just 52 years old. stroke is more common among the elderly, but can occur at any age. 1 in 3 strokes occur in people younger than 65. tonight, luke perry is being remembered by fellow actors. molly ringwald writing, "my