More of Luke Perry’s costars and colleagues are speaking out following his sudden passing.
As we reported, the 90210 alum died on Monday days after he suffered a stroke. He was under observation in a Burbank, California hospital since Wednesday but sadly did not recover.
Countless fans and fellow celebrities reacted to the news on social media, including the 52-year-old’s Riverdale costar Molly Ringwald.
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Now, more members of Perry’s 90210 and Riverdale families are mourning him on Twitter and Instagram.
Lili Reinhart, aka Betty Cooper from Riverdale, tweeted:
“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.”
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
I just can’t believe it.
— Lili Reinhart (@lilireinhart) March 4, 2019
Casey Cott, who plays Kevin Keller, wrote:
“I’m totally heartbroken. Luke took me under his wing the day I was cast and made me feel like I belonged. He was the most generous, wise soul with unmatched kindness. He treated everyone with love and joy. We had so much fun. Praying for his family.”
I’m totally heartbroken. Luke took me under his wing the day I was cast and made me feel like I belonged. He was the most generous, wise soul with unmatched kindness. He treated everyone with love and joy. We had so much fun. Praying for his family.
— Casey Cott (@CaseyCott) March 5, 2019
Madchen Amick wrote:
“I’m absolutely heartbroken of the news that we lost someone so incredibly special. Luke had become a dear friend. We laughed. We cried. We shared showbiz war stories. We shared how proud we are as parents. I knew that he was always there for me no matter what. I’m so thankful for the time that we had together. He was an incredibly loving and generous man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family right now.
I will love you forever Luke.”
— Mädchen Amick (@madchenamick) March 4, 2019
Skeet Ulrich tweeted:
“Every moment must count. Our sweet and dear friend Luke has passed. Words can’t even… I love you so much brother. God Bless you and I can’t wait to see you again down the road.”
Every moment must count. Our sweet and dear friend Luke has passed. Words can't even… I love you so much brother. God Bless you and I can't wait to see you again down the road.
— Skeet Ulrich (@RealSkeetUlrich) March 5, 2019
Vanessa Morgan, aka Toni Topaz, posted simply:
Angel…no words ???? pic.twitter.com/YIQg71kL7B
— Vanessa Morgan (@VanessaMorgan) March 5, 2019
And Marisol Nichols posted:
The official Riverdale writers room tweeted out on Monday:
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
Executive producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Jon Goldwater spoke out about the devastating death as well, sharing in a statement:
“We are deeply saddened to learn today about the passing of Luke Perry. A beloved member of the Riverdale, Warner Bros. and CW family, Luke was everything you would hope he would be: an incredibly caring, consummate professional with a giant heart, and a true friend to all. A father figure and mentor to the show’s young cast, Luke was incredibly generous, and he infused the set with love and kindness. Our thoughts are with Luke’s family during this most difficult time.”
Showrunner Aguirre-Sacasa also took to Instagram to pay tribute to Perry, sharing:
Years before he played Archie’s dad, Fred Andrews, on the CW series, Perry was a teen heartthrob playing bad boy Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210. Just last week, FOX announced its plans to reboot 90210, the show that launched him to stardom. Perry reportedly hadn’t signed on to reprise his role at the time of his stroke.
Read the reactions from Perry’s former 90210 costars (below):
Gabrielle Carteris wrote:
“Dearest Luke- I am so heart broken and at a loss for words. You my friend were a mighty soul and have left your mark. My love and prayers to the family and all who loved you. RIP”
Dearest Luke- I am so heart broken and at a loss for words. You my friend were a mighty soul and have left your mark. My love and prayers to the family and all who loved you. RIP
— Gabrielle Carteris (@TheGabrielle_C) March 4, 2019
Christine Elise McCarthy, who played recurring character Emily Valentine on the ‘90s drama, was the first 90210 alum to speak out, writing in a post:
Ian Ziering starred as Steve Sanders the entirety of the series. The actor sent Perry love last week when news of his stroke first broke. On Monday, he wrote a sobering tribute to his former costar:
Paul Johansson appeared on 90210 as John Sears in season 4. He wrote in an Instagram post:
We’re sure more of Perry’s costars, past and present, will continue to speak out after they process this devastating news.
[Image via Tony Forte/WENN]
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