Luke Perry hospitalized in LA area after paramedics called to his home for reported stroke patient - KGO-TV

LOS ANGELES -- Luke Perry has been hospitalized in the Los Angeles area after paramedics were called to the actor's home in response to a reported stroke patient.

The actor's representative said Perry was under observation at the hospital Thursday morning,

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor's home in Sherman Oaks Wednesday shortly before 9:40 a.m. regarding a request for medical aid.

According to dispatch audio, the medical aid call was in response to a stroke patient.

The 52-year-old was transported by an ambulance to a local hospital.

Molly Ringwald, who plays Perry's wife on "Riverdale," tweeted about her costar.

Sending my love to Luke Perry. ❤️

— Molly Ringwald (@MollyRingwald) February 28, 2019

Perry shot to fame for his role as Dylan McKay on the hit TV show "90210," which ran from 1990 to 2000. He currently stars on the show, "Riverdale."

Perry has had roles in a handful of films, including "The Fifth Element," ''8 Seconds" and "American Strays." He appeared in HBO's prison drama "Oz" and voiced cartoons like "The Incredible Hulk" and "Mortal Kombat." In recent years he starred in the series "Ties That Bind" and "Body of Proof."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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