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Luke Perry Left A Legacy That Will Never Be Replicated Because Legends Never Really Die

Perry was a heartthrob that spanned generations.

University of Rhode Island

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On March 4th, the world lost one of its beloved actors. Coy Luther Perry III, more commonly known as Luke Perry, passed away surrounded by his closest family and friends due to complications from a stroke that he suffered days prior. When I saw the first article that covered his death, my mind automatically dubbed it as fake news. He couldn't be dead, I knew strokes were serious, but something in my gut told me that he was going to be OK. Unfortunately, that was not the case and my heart shattered at the news.

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Here's To Luke Perry, A Brilliant Life And Career Cut Far Too Short

Luke Perry's wonderful spirit will be missed.

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Here's To Luke Perry, A Brilliant Life And Career Cut Far Too Short

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On March 4, 2019, Luke Perry passed away from complications of a stroke. He is survived by his fiancee Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, and two young children, Sophie, 18, and Jack, 21. They were at his bedside surrounding him with love and support when he passed.

Luke Perry was born Coy Luther Perry III in Mansfield, Ohio and grew up in the small town of Fredericktown. Shortly after he graduated high school, Perry moved to Los Angles to pursue acting as a career. He worked odd jobs to make ends meet until he landed a role in 1988 as Ned Bates in the soap opera, "Loving."

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15 Celebrities Pay Tribute To Luke Perry Showing Us How Many Lives He Touched

It's hard to believe that he's really gone...

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15 Celebrities Pay Tribute To Luke Perry Showing Us How Many Lives He Touched

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Luke Perry, 52, passed away on Monday, March 3rd, from a massive stroke he had on the previous Wednesday. The 'Beverly Hills 90210" and "Riverdale" star will be missed by many. He will be remembered as a TV icon and as a kind person. A large handful of celebrities have taken to Instagram and Twitter to post about the heartbreak of his death. All of their kind words proved that Perry influenced a large number of people, changing their lives for the better.

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Health and Wellness

A New Link Discovered Between A Certain Gene And Stroke Recovery Could Offer A Second Chance For Millions

We may be getting the first pill to counteract the physical and mental aftermath of a mild stroke.

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In the United States, strokes are a leading cause of disabilities, with more than six million Americans suffering from arm and leg weakness, poor muscular control, and memory lapses (amongst other symptoms) after even mild instances. This past week, UCLA scientists discovered a key link between a particular gene (known as CCR5) and recovery from strokes — namely, the fact that those patients who lacked CCR5 had an improved course of recovery from mild stroke than patients with the gene.

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10 Reasons To Quit Spilling Tea And Start Drinking It

You'll be running to put the kettle on after you read this.

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10 Reasons To Quit Spilling Tea And Start Drinking It

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Everyone has their drink of choice, whether it be coffee, tea, water, soda, you name it. If you ask someone what their favorite drink is, I assure you they have one. For me, my drink of choice is tea and I'm so devoted to it that I have at least one cup per day, if not more.

This usually earns me some quite puzzled looks from my friends as they cannot figure out why I love the drink so much. In truth, I can't really figure this out either as I don't even remember when I became a devoted tea drinker. But, after pondering this for a moment, I realized there are so many reasons that you should drink.

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Perry was a heartthrob that spanned generations.

Luke Perry's wonderful spirit will be missed.

It's hard to believe that he's really gone...

"Watching him on 90210 was one of the reasons why I wanted to move to LA."

"He paved the way for us."

"God please give him a seat close to you, he deserves it."

"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."

"He glowed from within."

"Luke Perry was a kindhearted and incredibly talented artist."

"When I was lucky enough to work with Luke Perry I told him about the pillow of his face I used to sleep with..."

"Luke is one of the most kind, down to earth and hard-working men in this business."

"You were that guy, that forever friend..."

"I’m struggling with this loss and am having a hard time with my thoughts."

"Luke Perry was humble and kind every time we crossed paths."

“Rest Luke — the same way you always treated me"

"You my friend were a mighty soul and have left your mark."

"I had a crush on him for so long and working with him was a dream come true."

"One of the kindest most gentle souls this world has ever known."

We may be getting the first pill to counteract the physical and mental aftermath of a mild stroke.

You'll be running to put the kettle on after you read this.

1. It calms you down

2. Tea can be personalized

3. Tea is easier to make than coffee.

4. Tea won't give you bad breathe like coffee.

5. Tea is low in calories.

6. Tea does have caffeine.

7. Tea keeps you hydrated.

8. Tea can lower your chances of heart attack and stroke.

9. Tea can boost your metabolism.

10. Tea is trendy.

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