Before his breakout, his main credits had been a handful of soap operas. His mega-stardom was unexpected. He starred opposite Alyson Hannigan in a 2004 stage version of “When Harry Met Sally”. In recent years, he made dozens of television appearances, including regular roles on the HBO prison drama “Oz” and the crime drama “Riverdale.” His looks were often compared to James Dean. He played Dylan McKay, a bad-boy teenager who struggled with alcoholism on the hit TV show Beverly Hills 90201. Today’s dead celebrity is Luke Perry

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Transcript of this episode
New York Times Obituary for Luke Perry
Famous & Gravy official website
Famous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn
Picture of Luke Perry as Freddie Bird
Luke Perry Makes The Cover of AARP
Sideshow Luke Perry scene on The Simpsons
Top 10 Memorable Dylan McKay Moments on 90210
Dead or Alive Quiz Game
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