

Luke Perry, best known for his roles on 90210 and most recently the character of Archie's dad on the CW's Riverdale, has reportedly passed away at the age of 52. The actor suffered a massive stroke last week, and was unable to recover from the damage.
Perry's publicist confirmed the news Monday morning in the following statement:
Here, Perry's fans react to the tragic news.
RIP Luke Perry. In high school we all wanted to be as cool as you.March 4, 2019
I'm so sad about Luke Perry he was such a kind person. Enthusiastic and encouraging to everyone around him. <3 #RIPMarch 4, 2019
Dear lord, he was possibly my first major crush growing up. RIP Luke Perry! This is horrible news.March 4, 2019
I spoke briefly with Luke Perry on a red carpet once. He ragged on his young costars, made me laugh a lot, and was as twinkly-eyed and roguishly appealing as he was when he was a teen. Sending love to everyone who knew and loved him.March 4, 2019
dear god Rest In Peace Luke Perry i cant believe thisMarch 4, 2019
I’m so sad to have to say RIP #LukePerry. I loved you as a dad on @CW_Riverdale. There was nobody better on @90210onFOX than Dylan McKay! #90210onFoX #archie #Riverdale #DylanMcKay #RIPLukePerry #RIPDylanMarch 4, 2019
Luke Perry was very kind to bar staff, which is some of the highest praise you can give to famous people. RIPMarch 4, 2019
Rest in peace Luke perry... loved you in 90210 as a kid you were so handsome. My sister still has the ken doll. That i tried to snatch 😢 #LukePerry #90s #riverdale pic.twitter.com/JDjpSxEuk6March 4, 2019
My thoughts are with the family of Luke Perry, and of course the cast and crew of Riverdale. Rest in peace Luke, I will always remember your cameo on The SimpsonsMarch 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. Sending love to his friends and family.March 4, 2019
All of us 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/3IJy7krQoWMarch 4, 2019
💔😭heartbroken #LukePerry pic.twitter.com/GFUYSZGmuyMarch 4, 2019
His Riverdale co-stars, including Lili Reinhart and Marisol Nichols, later reacted to the news on Twitter and Instagram:
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.March 4, 2019
I just can’t believe it.March 4, 2019
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My heart is broken. I will miss you so much Luke Perry. Sending all my love to your family. ❤️ #LukePerryMarch 4, 2019
Please. I beg of you to show Luke’s beautiful family the respect and privacy that they deserve during this devastating time. Sending love to them.March 4, 2019
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Still in absolute disbelief, you are so deeply missed Luke. 💔 I feel so lucky to have known you. pic.twitter.com/n1y4v6c4XWMarch 7, 2019
Sending love to Perry's family and the entire Riverdale cast.
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