Every generation has its teen idol TV icon that defined high school cool. For Generation X, that person was Dylan McKay, the brooding star of Beverly Hills, 90210, played by Luke Perry. The actor, who was 52, died today following a massive stroke last week.
Perry was best known for 90210, Fox’s massively popular teen drama that aired as many as 32 episodes a season to capitalize on its rabid audience. Perry—and his famous sideburns—blanketed teen and entertainment magazine covers during the show’s 10-season run.
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