Monday morning, representatives confirmed that “Riverdale” and “Beverly Hills, 90210” star Luke Perry died at 52 after suffering a “massive stroke.”
"He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends,” a representative told INSIDER in a statement. “The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to Luke from around the world, and respectfully request privacy in this time of great mourning.”
The actor’s death has blindsided both fans new and old, as well as longtime co-workers and celebrity fans. Some of his famous friends took to social media to mourn and remember the star.
“I did not have the pleasure of really knowing him but we all wanted to,” she wrote.
“I had a crush on him for so long and getting to work with him was a dream come true. I just remember him being a super humble and really nice guy,” she wrote.
The first time I met Luke Perry we talked about what kind of movie we wanted “Buffy” to be. I asked if he’d ever seen “Near Dark” and he gave me a look of HOW DARE YOU SIR and I knew we’d get along. Funny, committed, and always gracious. He shouldn’t be gone.
— Joss Whedon (@joss) March 4, 2019
“I asked if he’d ever seen ‘Near Dark’ and he gave me a look of HOW DARE YOU SIR and I knew we’d get along,” he tweeted.
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
“I will miss you so much,” she tweeted. “Sending all my love to your family.”
Luke Perry - Irreplaceable beautiful and kind human being, incredible friend, generous actor and adoring father to Jack and Sophie and loving partner to Madison we are all heartbroken. You are the love and you are the light. pic.twitter.com/X3ycTvmXsb
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) March 4, 2019
“Irreplaceable beautiful and kind human being, incredible friend, generous actor and adoring father to Jack and Sophie and loving partner to Madison,” she tweeted, “we are all heartbroken. You are the love and you are the light.”
RIP Luke Perry. ???? pic.twitter.com/g6rR5lqLUG
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) March 4, 2019
Heartbroken. This can’t be real. Luke is one of the most kind, down to earth and hard-working men in this business. Gutted for his family, and friends. He was so young. Damnit. Praying.
— justin baldoni (@justinbaldoni) March 4, 2019
“This can’t be real,” he tweeted. “Luke is one of the most kind, down to earth and hard-working men in this business. Gutted for his family, and friends. He was so young. Damnit. Praying.”
Crushed. Luke Perry was truly a great guy. Warm, kind, generous and hard working. We met very young, I witnessed the grace with which he became a pop icon & parent. He’s been an awesome example of how to stay decent in a swirl of crazy. Love to his family❤️ https://t.co/bGlTX8mNbB
— Seth Green (@SethGreen) March 4, 2019
“We met very young,” he tweeted. “I witnessed the grace with which he became a pop icon & parent. He’s been an awesome example of how to stay decent in a swirl of crazy.”
When I was lucky enough to work with Luke Perry I told him about the pillow of his face I used to sleep with and he yelled "You are such a weirdo!" at me and it was the best. Sending love to his friends and family.
— Leslie Grossman (@MissLeslieG) March 4, 2019
“When I was lucky enough to work with Luke Perry I told him about the pillow of his face I used to sleep with and he yelled ‘You are such a weirdo!’ at me and it was the best,” she tweeted.”
Dearest Luke,
— Ian Ziering (@IanZiering) March 4, 2019
I will forever bask in the loving memories we've shared over the last thirty years. May your journey forward be enriched by the magnificent souls who have passed before you, just like you have done here, for those you leave behind.
“I will forever bask in the loving memories we’ve shared over the last thirty years,” he tweeted. “May your journey forward be enriched by the magnificent souls who have passed before you, just like you have done here, for those you leave behind.”
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
“You were a joyful and vibrant soul,” the account tweeted. “You will be missed but most certainly your legacy will be remembered forever.”
“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.”
Heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbreaking. RIP #LukePerry https://t.co/hVnP3yGUJy
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) March 4, 2019
“Heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbreaking,” he tweeted.
Luke Perry was my 1st crush. Eh, more like obsession (I wore pins w his face on them to school ????) I used to dream of making it to LA just to meet him. I never got to, but I've always heard he was a really great person. ???? Praying for his family & kids.... Rest in love ❤️❤️❤️❤️????
— Olivia Munn (@oliviamunn) March 4, 2019
“Luke Perry was my 1st crush. Eh, more like obsession (I wore pins w his face on them to school,” she tweeted. “I used to dream of making it to LA just to meet him. I never got to, but I've always heard he was a really great person.”
RIP Luke Perry aka Dylan McKay. I loved Dylan very much in high school.
— roxane gay (@rgay) March 4, 2019
“RIP Luke Perry aka Dylan McKay,” she wrote. “I loved Dylan very much in high school.”
She said she had no words at the moment.
We will update this article as more celebrity reactions come in.
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