‘We Do See Strokes At A Young Age,’ Baltimore Doctor Says Following Luke Perry’s Death

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The news of Luke Perry’s death shocked the country. The 52-year-old Hollywood actor suffered a massive stroke and died on March 4.
While it is a young age for a stroke, doctors said that it is not unheard of. In fact, 10 to 15 percent of people who have a stroke are under the age of 50.
“I first heard he had a stroke, he’s quite young for that,” Dr. William Ashley Jr. said. “We think [those 60 or older] but we do see them [at a young age