After suffering a massive stroke, Luke Perry’s death on Monday prompted an outflow of tributes and support from his former costars. The actor was most famous on the teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210, for playing Dylan McKay. And more recently on CW’s Riverdale for playing the dad of Archie Andrews, Fred. Costars from both shows paid tribute on social media in the wake of his death.
“I will forever bask in the loving memories we’ve shared over the last thirty years,” wrote Ian Ziering, who played Steve Sanders on 90210.
Gabrielle Carteris, the current SAG-AFTRA president who also starred in 90210 as Andrea Zuckerman, said Luke was “a tremendous force in the lives of so many.”
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“He was a very sensitive soul who was kind, generous and he fought for the underdog. He was a strong voice and an advocate who will be so missed by all who knew him,” she said in a statement. “He has left his mark – never to be forgotten. My heart goes out to his family, friends and fans around the globe.”
And Christine Elise McCarthy, who starred as Emily Valentine on the show, posted on Instagram that she is “stunned and devastated.”
“I am still in shock and I have no words beyond saying he was a truly kind gentleman,” she wrote. “He will be mourned and missed by everyone who knew him and the millions who love him.”
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Molly Ringwald, who was Perry’s onscreen wife on Riverdale, tweeted, “My heart is broken.”
Marisol Nichols, who plays Hermione Lodge on Riverdale, shared a selfie with Perry on her Instagram with the caption, “I don’t have any words now. Maybe I will later.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during these tough times.