Friends and colleagues of Luke Perry pay their respects
Tributes to Luke Perry have been flooding in since the news of his death yesterday.
Leonardo Dicaprio took to Twitter calling the actor 'kindhearted and incredibly talented.'
Luke Perry was a kindhearted and incredibly talented artist. It was an honor to be able to work with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his loved ones.
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) March 4, 2019
Molly Ringwald. who played Perry's Riverdale on-screen wife, said her 'heart is broken.'
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
Lili Reinhart couldn't believe the news and will miss Perry's 'long hugs', 'wisdom and kindness.'
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) 4 March 2019
I just can’t believe it.
— Lili Reinhart (@lilireinhart) 4 March 2019
The Twitter account for the Riverdale Writers Room called Perry a 'joyous and vibrant soul.'
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) 4 March 2019
Perry's other Riverdale co-stars have yet to speak out.
KJ Apa and the rest of the main Riverdale cast have been quiet since the news of Perry's death.
However, Cole Sprouse shared a poignant photo of his co-star to Instagram four days ago.
Perry would have been in hospital at the time.
Fans react
Fans have flooded social media with heartbroken messages and fond memories dating back to Perry's time on 90210.
I loved Luke Perry like every girl my age who grew up in the 90s, and I’m gutted with this loss. What strikes me is the sentiments of those who knew him personally.
One that keeps repeating: He was so kind.
Kindness matters most. If you’re ever in doubt, be kind. #lukeperry pic.twitter.com/b0raN0f2go
— juliaB. (@citygirl_29) March 5, 2019
Our generation’s James Dean. 💕
You’ll be missed, Luke Perry. Rest easy! ☁️✨ #LukePerryRIPpic.twitter.com/mDtp1rPjQh— Nupur Singh (@theindiansnob) March 5, 2019
In a strange twist of events a reboot of the iconic show was announced on the day Perry fell ill.
He was not involved and explained why at a Riverdale convention last year.
While he had very fond memories of the show he had mixed emotions about reprising his famous role as Dylan McKay without executive producer Aaron Spelling.
Spelling died in 2006, a few days after suffering a stroke.
Luke Perry had a stroke on Friday
Perry suffered a stroke at his home on Friday 1st March.
Paramedics brought him to an LA hospital that morning where he remained under observation.
E! News reported at the time that Perry was not in a coma.
However, things took a turn for the worst over the weekend.
Perry died aged 52 on Tuesday 4th March.
He is survived by his two children Jack and Sophie and his fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer. &
