jonathan. >> reporter: tragic news, dana. luke perry was rushed to the hospital after a 911 call was placed from his home in sherman oaks, west of l.a. it described someone having a stroke. we got no details on his condition then. the silence from those close to him seemed significant. then just about an hour ago we got the tragic news from his representative in a statement that read, quote, actor luke perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a massive stroke. he was surrounded by his children, jack and sophie, fiancee wendy madison bower, ex-wife, mother anne bennett, stepfather, brother tom perry, sister amy and other close family and friends. the family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to luke from around the world and respectfully requests privacy in this time of great mourning. no further details will be released at this time. perry's house had not been known, but he was treated for precancerous growth after a colonoscopy in 2015. he became a star on the iconic show "beverly hills 90210" and has worked consistently, most recently winning a whole new generation of fans in the h