Luke Perry’s daughter has released a statement following his tragic death.
The 52-year-old died less than a week after her suffered a stroke. According to his publicist, Perry was surrounded by his family and friends when he died.
Sophie Perry took to Instagram to thank friends, family and strangers for their support.
“In the past 24 hours I have received an overwhelming amount of love and support,” she writes on her Instagram. “I cannot individually respond to the hundreds of beautiful and heartfelt messages, but I see them, and appreciate you all for sending positivity to my family and I.”
“I’m not really sure what to say or do in this situation, it’s something you aren’t ever given a lesson on how to handle, especially when it’s all happening in the public eye. So bare with me and know that I am grateful for all the love (sic).”
Just days before his death, Sophie was in Malawi where she appears to be helping various communities.
A source told PEOPLE that Perry simply never woke up from the massive stroke.
He remained under “heavy sedation” for five days while in the hospital until he died on Monday, the source says.
“He never regained consciousness,” the source explains. “Things were so dire that they put him under heavy sedation. He was gone, basically, by the time he got to the hospital.”
TMZ reported that paramedics were called to the Riverdale stars home in Sherman Oaks, California at around 9.40 am February 28, where he was then taken to the local hospital.
Perry found fame on the hit 90’s show Beverly Hills 90210 and is currently starring on Netflix’s Riverdale, playing Archie Andrews’ dad, Fred.
