Actor Luke Perry's tragic death on Monday following a "massive stroke" at age 52 has physicians warning that the disease affects more than just the elderly. "Although stroke often affects older individuals, it is not only a disease of the elderly. Luke Perry's tragic death highlights the fact that stroke can affect middle-aged and young adults, even children,” Mitchell S.V. “While we don't know the cause of Perry's stroke, it's important for people to know the risk factors for stroke,” Elkind added. "Luke Perry's tragic death highlights the fact that stroke can affect middle-aged and young adults, even children."

Source: Fox News March 05, 2019 17:52 UTC