Luke Perry's fiancee Wendy Madison Bauer breaks silence after 90210 star's death

Bauer thanked Perry's fans for sharing "heart-warming stories" about the late actor's generosity
Gratitude: Wendy Madison Bauer thanked Perry's fans for the "outpouring of love and support"
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Luke Perry’s fiancée Wendy Madison Bauer has spoken out following the former 90210 star’s death at the age of 52.

The actor, who also appeared in Riverdale as main character Archie Andrews’ father Fred, passed away last week, days after suffering a stroke.

Bauer thanked Perry’s fans for their “love and support” in a “difficult time,” and said that stories shared on social media of the actor’s “generosity and kindness” had given her “solace” in her grief.

“I want to express my gratitude to everyone for the outpouring of love and support,” she said in a statement given to People.

Solace: Bauer said that fan tributes had helped her through a "difficult time"
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“The countless, heart-warming stories of Luke’s generosity and kindness have been a great source of solace during this difficult time.

“The past 11 and a half years with Luke were the happiest of my life, and I am grateful to have had that time with him.

“I also want to thank his children, family and friends for their love and support. We have found comfort in one another and in the knowledge that our lives were touched by an extraordinary man.”

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She concluded by saying that Perry “will be dearly missed”.

Perry and Bauer kept their relationship largely private, and it is unclear when the couple got engaged. They were photographed attending the GLAAD Awards together in 2017.

The actor was previously married to Rachel ‘Minnie’ Sharp from 1993 to 2003, and had two children, Jack, 21, and Sophie, 18, with his ex-wife.

Perry was remembered in an In Memoriam segment at the end of last week’s episode of Riverdale, which concluded with a black screen featuring the words: “In Memoriam Luke Perry 1996-2019.”

He will appear posthumously in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, which is set for release in July.

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