TRIBUTE: BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 & RIVERDALE’s Luke Perry Dies at 52

Luke Perry.

Molly Ringwald and Luke Perry on Riverdale set in Fort Langley.

Luke Perry died today — much too soon — at age 52.

He made his mark and then some.

As Beverly Hills, 90210’s Dylan McKay and Riverdale’s Fred Andrews.

Riverdale shut down production in Vancouver (for two days).

Riverdale producers/writers.

Luke Perry… you were a joyful and vibrant soul. You will be missed but most certainly your legacy will be remembered forever. Rest in love and peace, friend. #Riverdale

— Riverdale Writers Room (@RiverdaleWriter) March 4, 2019

So heartbroken about Luke. He was a father, brother, friend, and mentor. Each night before he had to shoot a scene, he’d call me and we’d talk about…everything. I will miss those calls. And my heart goes out to all his family and friends. 💔 pic.twitter.com/2GaFkV2mI7

— RobertoAguirreSacasa (@WriterRAS) March 4, 2019

If there is a kinder, more humane, more humble actor or coworker in the world I have yet to know them and probably never will. We were so blessed to work with Luke and will carry in our hearts his example forever. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. https://t.co/WbLm6ljGV4

— Love, Greg (@GBerlanti) March 4, 2019

Riverdale kids.

I’m finding it hard to grasp that he will no longer be around to give long hugs and share his wisdom and kindness with all of us.

I’m thinking of his family. His children.

I pray for them to heal and find peace in this devastating loss.

— Lili Reinhart (@lilireinhart) March 4, 2019

 

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Rest in Love bro.

A post shared by KJ Apa (@kjapa) on Mar 7, 2019 at 6:18pm PST

 

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Love you bud

A post shared by Cole Sprouse (@colesprouse) on Feb 28, 2019 at 7:00pm PST

Riverdale parents.

My heart is broken. I will miss you so much Luke Perry. Sending all my love to your family. ❤️ #LukePerry

— Molly Ringwald (@MollyRingwald) March 4, 2019

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Love you Luke 💟

A post shared by Mädchen Amick (@madchenamick) on Feb 28, 2019 at 7:58pm PST

 

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I don’t have any words now. Maybe I will later. 💔

A post shared by Marisol Nichols (@marisolnichols) on Mar 4, 2019 at 12:03pm PST

 

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It’s the suddenness of him leaving. The unexpectedness and loss of this amazing person who made me and so many countless others smile, laugh, and be inspired. He was beyond a joy to work with, a true professional who epitomized generosity both on and off screen. Everyone who knows Luke loves him…and Luke knew everyone. He was the heart of our show as @writerras put it and it’s still raw and incomprehensible that he’s gone. Luke, I hope you know how much you meant to me, to us. You left us way too soon. We miss you terribly. Take care, my friend. ❤️

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Others.

Misha Collins.

Luke Perry was grounded and sweet. He told the best stories and set a great example of how an actor can handle success and fame with grace and humility. R.I.P., Luke.

— Misha Collins (@mishacollins) March 4, 2019

Jensen Ackles.

 

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One of the most genuine and sincere people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing in Hollywood. #RIPLuke ….I will miss you.

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Lana Parrilla.

 

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I cannot day enough good things about Luke. I had the pleasure to work with him playing his TV wife on the series “Windfall” and remained friends throughout the years that followed. He was such a kind, considerate, loving, generous, talented, fun, caring man. I’m gutted by the loss of such a beautiful soul. RIP #LukePerry ❤️🙏😔

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My favourite story about Luke Perry so far. From Colin Hanks.

 

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I only met him once but the story is too good not tell given todays sad events. My wife and I are on a plane back from Mexico. Couple of rows ahead of us, these two brothers, young kids, are beating the hell out of eachother. Their poor parents are powerless to stop the crying, yelling and screaming. If you’re a parent you understand. Sometimes there’s nothing you can do. It was like this for close to two hours. Then about 10 minutes before landing it starts to get real bad. Out of no where, a man comes from first class. Hat, beard, sunglasses, blowing up a balloon. He ties it off, hands it off like he’s holding out a sword to a king. Kneeling, Head down, arms up. Kids calm down in milliseconds. Plane damn near bursts into applause. 15 minutes longer and it probably would have started WWIII, but we landed before that could happen. We get off the plane, are waiting on line in customs. Finally get a good look at the guy and I say to my wife “Holy shit. I think that balloon man/hero” is Luke Perry”. As luck would have it we end up standing next to each other. Out of the blue he turns to me and says some kind words about Fargo, which kinda blew my mind. I start singing his praises about how long I’ve admired him and also about the move with the balloon. “That’s a pro move! You can’t teach that!” I say. He tells me he always flies with a couple of balloons for that very reason, to give to screaming kids. Don’t know if that’s true, but have no reason to believe it wasn’t. Guy seemed like a true gent. Gone way too damn soon. Also, I’m gotta start traveling with some spare balloons 🎈🎈🎈 #promove #rip #lukeperry #truegent

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For those of you too young to remember, this is Luke Perry’s 1992 Vanity Fair cover at the height of his fame.

Updated: Riverdale dedicates this week’s episode to Luke Perry and every episode after for the rest of the show’s run.

 

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Going through pictures on my way to set. From the early days. With Luke in the middle. Our heart, always. Tonight’s episode of #Riverdale finds Fred doing what he does best–helping Archie. It is dedicated to Luke, as all episodes will be for the rest of our run. ❤️

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Riverdale In Memorium.