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Riverdale and BH90210 star Luke Perry passed away in 2019 at the age of 52 after having a massive stroke. The actor was taken to a hospital after collapsing at his California home. Since the majority of strokes occur in people over the age of 65, he was considered to be very young to have had one. He is missed greatly.RELATED CONTENT: 'Riverdale' Production Suspended Over Coronavirus Fears, Team Member Is Receiving Medical Evaluation
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Country music legend Loretta Lynn suffered a stroke in 2017. Since then she has been recovering day by day to go back out on the road. "I wasn’t going to let it stop me," she said proudly.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 'ACM Presents: Our Country' - The Best Moments
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Late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner had a minor stroke in 1985 at the age of 58. It made him re-evaluate his lifestyle and he decided to make some changes, like toning down the wild all-night-long parties at his mansion.RELATED CONTENT: 'Playboy' Discontinuing Print Production Of Magazine
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Hollywood legend Bette Davis' final decade was quite difficult. In 1983 she had a mastectomy due to breast cancer, followed by a stroke only a few days later.
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Former Price is Right host Bob Barker had a stroke in 2002 while lying in the sun; he was taken to the George Washington University Hospital and underwent successful surgery and is now happily living in retirement.RELATED CONTENT: 'The Price is Right': This is Drew Carey Today
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While working on a film, actress Patricia Neal suffered a stroke that left her speechless and paralyzed, fortunately, she recovered. Knoxville-based Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center dedicated the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center in her honor, providing intense treatment for stroke, brain, and spinal cord injury patients.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry is also a stroke survivor. In 2012 he suffered a major stroke at his Los Angeles home, which unfortunately left him partially paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. It also affected his ability to speak, but he is still active and interacts with fans as much as possible.
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American soul and funk singer Sharon Jones of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings suffered the first of two strokes at her home while watching the United States election results, on November 8, 2016. She passed away ten days later at the age of 60. She is dearly missed but her legacy loves on through her music.
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Beloved stand-up comedian, radio host and actor Patrice O'Neal died of a stroke in 2011 at the age of 41. Also known for appearing in several Comedy Central's "Roasts," Patrice O'Neal's stroke was a result of his type 2 diabetes condition.RELATED CONTENT: The Best Stand-Up Comedy Specials To Watch Right Now
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The Basic Instinct knockout Sharon Stone experienced a "lightning bolt" while standing behind a sofa in her San Francisco home. She then woke up feeling confused without realizing she had been unconscious. It was a stroke. She didn't have high blood pressure, nor diabetes or a family history of strokes. Today she is still active in Hollywood and has many projects in the works!IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Bob Dylan Releases First Original Song In 8 Years About JFK Assassination