The Problems Luke Perry Suffered Before His Massive Stroke

Following Riverdale star Luke Perry's hospitalization for a reported stroke, more information about his health has been released, which includes problems Perry suffered before his massive stroke.

TMZ reported that Perry was hospitalized on February 27th, 2019, after he suffered a massive stroke at his home in Sherman Oaks, California. Perry was said to be able to communicate with the paramedics and was responsive, but his condition reportedly worsened before he arrived at the hospital. While some early reports indicated that Perry may have been placed in a medically induced coma, TMZ noted that Perry was not and was actually just sedated.

Perry was said to be experiencing bad back problems before his major health scare, which had to be fixed via surgery, according to the actor's neighbor, who spoke to Radar Online. Back issues aside, Perry otherwise appeared to be in good health.

Those who lived nearby claim that Perry could often be seen doing regular exercise routines and walking his dogs. He also reportedly frequented a gym near his house.

Perry's last big health scare was in 2015, when precancerous growths were found in his body after he underwent a colonoscopy. Perry later spoke out about checking for colorectal cancer in a 2017 interview with Fox News, saying,

"Right now, there are 23 million Americans who haven't been screened that need to be screened... If I had waited, it could have been a whole different scenario."

As a result of his doctors discovering the growths, Perry changed his diet to decrease his risk of colorectal cancer, telling Fox,

"I have significantly cut down on the amount of red meat that I eat. I used to be, like, a steak and potatoes every night kind of guy, now it's just for special occasions."

Offering insight into what Perry may have experienced, Dr. Armand Dorian [, who works as the chief medical officer at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, told Extra,

"A massive stroke basically means that the debilitation of the patient is high. What that means is they have difficulty speaking, moving. Usually it's one side of the body."

Perry's hospitalization occurred on the same day that Fox announced that it will reboot the show Beverly Hills, 90210, the popular teen soap on which Perry starred as Dylan McKay in the '90s.

According to USA Today, several of the series' original stars have signed on to play, quote, "heightened versions of themselves in a brand-new serialized drama… inspired by their real lives and relationships." So while the show is being called a reboot, it's more of a meta series based on the cast trying to get a reboot made.

However, neither Perry nor actress Shannen Doherty, who played his former on-screen love interest, will reportedly appear on the show. According to ABC News, Perry couldn't join the 90210-related series because of his commitments to Riverdale, on which he plays main character Archie Andrews' father, Fred Andrews.

Since Luke Perry's hospitalization, many of his famous castmates have taken to social media to share messages of support for the actor.

Ian Ziering, who played Steve Sanders on 90210, posted,

"No words can express what my heart feels hearing today's shocking news. Let us all say a prayer for his speedy recovery."

Molly Ringwald, who plays the ex-wife of Perry's character on Riverdale, tweeted out,

"Sending my love to Luke Perry."

Fellow Riverdale star Lili Reinhart wrote on Instagram,

"Thinking of you, Luke. And praying for your safe recovery."

Clearly, everyone is rooting for Perry and hoping he gets well soon.

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