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Luke Perry's death certificate confirms cause of death and burial details

Cape Town – Luke Perry has been laid to rest in a private ceremony, his death certificate reveals. 

The document, obtained by E! News, states the Riverdale actor – who died on 4 March after suffering a stroke – was laid to rest in Dixon, Tennessee on Monday, 11 March.

The location of his burial was chosen as Perry was a part-time resident of the state and has owned a farm there since 1995, TMZ reports.

The certificate further lists Perry's fiancé, Wendy Bauer, as his next of kin. His cause of death was listed as an "ischemic cerebrovascular accident" – which is the medical name for a stroke.

READ MORE: Stroke causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention

Perry died surrounded by his close family, including his two kids Jack and Sophie.

Shortly after his death, Sophie slammed trolls for criticizing her grieving process.

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