Riverdale and 90210 Cast Members Honor Luke Perry With Heartfelt Tributes

Actor Luke Perry may have passed away, yet it's already clear that he's left in back of a legacy of love and warmth.


“We are deeply saddened to learn today about the passing of Luke Perry. A beloved member of the Riverdale, Warner Bros. And CW family member, Luke was everything you would hope he would be: an incredibly caring, consummate professional with a giant heart, plus a true friend to all,” read a joint statement from the show’s executive producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacase, Sarah Schechter, Jon Goldwater, and Greg Berlanti, and also Warner Bros. Television and The CW. “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 member throughout this most complicated time.”


Perry died on Monday (March 4), days right after suffering a massive stroke, his representative confirmed in a statement. Because the sad news spread, the CW reportedly halted production on Riverdale — where he most recently portrayed Fred Andrews, father of protagonist Archie (KJ Apa) — to permit the cast and crew time to mourn their associate and friend.


“Love you bud,” Cole Sprouse wrote simply, while Lili Reinhart added, “I can barely find the words. I am devastated. We all are,” on her Instagram Stories.


Decades before his beloved role on Riverdale, Perry made a name for himself as a teen heartthrob on Beverly Hills, 90210 playing brooding Dylan McKay — and his former co-stars are feeling the loss just as deeply as his recent.


Ian Ziering took to Instagram with a touching photo as one of the opening 90210 cast members to pay tribute to Perry. "Dearest Luke, I'll forever bask in the loving memories we've shared over the last 30 years," he wrote. "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 in back of. God please give him a seat close to you, he deserves it."


Meanwhile, Jennie Garth released a statement to People, saying, "My heart is damaged. He meant so much to so several. Such a very special person. I share my deep sadness with his family member and all who loved him. Such a terrible loss."


Fox — the studio that had recently reported a upcoming 90210 revival — also sent kind words to those mourning the actor. "Luke will usually be segment of the Fox family member. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones while in this exceedingly hard time. He is going to be deeply missed."


With the rest of social media alight with messages of love and support for Perry and his family member in this challenging time, it's easy to be able to see that he was a gentleman loved by all, and someone the industry — and its fans — won't soon forget.


Read more touching tributes to the actor from his Riverdale and 90210 colleagues below.