This is so heartbreaking.
Luke Perry and his fiancee Wendy Madison Bauer had a late summer wedding planned, according to a save the date card (see it HERE). The notice had a grey and gold color scheme with a wedding date set for August 19, 2019, but did not share any additional information about the nuptials.
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As we already reported, the beloved actor passed away at the age of 52 “surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiance Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends” on March 4 at his home in Sherman Oaks, California. It was just days after suffering a massive stroke, per a statement from his representative.
His cause of death was revealed on Wednesday morning to be an ischemic cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke, after his death certificate was obtained by TMZ.
The document also revealed that his body was transported to Dickson, Tennessee, where he was buried on Monday, March 11. He had a farm in the area and lived there part-time.
Multiple Tennesseans have shared stories and photos following his death from when he volunteered to help bring food to those in need during a 2010 flood:
RIP actor and sometime Middle Tennessee resident Luke Perry. (90210) He owned a farm in Van Leer and helped Souls for Souls deliver food and shoes here during the 2010 flood. Perry suffered a stroke Friday and I am just learning of his passing. Please pray for his family. pic.twitter.com/9WxwB9IaVY
— Scott Couch (@Scott_Couch) March 4, 2019
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In a statement to People, Perry’s 44-year-old fiancee spoke out and opened up about her grief following his passing:
“I want to express my gratitude to everyone for the outpouring of love and support. The countless, heartwarming stories of Luke’s generosity and kindness have been a great source of solace during this difficult time.”
Wendy continued:
“The past 11½ years with Luke were the happiest years of my life, and I am grateful to have had that time with him. I also want to thank his children, family, and friends for their love and support. We have found comfort in one another and in the knowledge that our lives were touched by an extraordinary man. He will be dearly missed.”
The actor’s 18-year-old daughter Sophie also recently responded to trolls who have criticized her grieving process on her Instagram:
May he rest in peace.
[Image via Dave Starbuck/Future Image/WENN.]
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