Luke Perry died after having a stroke at age 52. Experts say strokes are becoming more common in younger adults.

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• Actor Luke Perry died at age 52 after experiencing a stroke. 
• The risk for stroke increases as you get older, but it can happen at any age.
• Experts told INSIDER that strokes among younger people are becoming more common, though we don't fully understand why. 

"Riverdale" actor Luke Perry has died at age 52 after a stroke. 

TMZ first reported the news on Monday, and a representative for the actor confirmed the news to INSIDER in a statement. 

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