Celebrities React to Luke Perrys Death: Absolutely Heartbreaking

July 2024 · 7 minute read

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After Luke Perry died on Monday following a stroke last week, celebrities have shown an outpouring of support for the “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Riverdale” actor.

His “Riverdale” co-stars Lili Reinhart and Molly Ringwald shared their heartbreak and disbelief over Perry’s unexpected passing.

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) March 4, 2019

I just can’t believe it.

— Lili Reinhart (@lilireinhart) March 4, 2019

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

Heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbreaking. RIP #LukePerry https://t.co/hVnP3yGUJy

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) March 4, 2019

Joss Whedon, creator of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” remembered the first encounter he had with Perry.

“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,” he 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'm so sad about Luke Perry he was such a kind person. Enthusiastic and encouraging to everyone around him. <3 #RIP

— Felicia Day🇺🇸 (@feliciaday) March 4, 2019

The Twitter account for the “Riverdale” writers’ room posted, “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.”

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

The activism group GLAAD remembered Perry for his support of the LGBTQ community, and even New York Comic Con paid tribute to the actor for his roles on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Riverdale.”

“The news of Luke Perry’s death is absolutely devastating. He was a friend to our organization and to the LGBTQ community. Our hearts go out to his loved ones,” GLAAD wrote.

The news of Luke Perry's death is absolutely devastating. He was a friend to our organization and to the LGBTQ community. Our hearts go out to his loved ones. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/gCj1WscAst

— GLAAD (@glaad) March 4, 2019

RIP Luke Perry. 💔 pic.twitter.com/g6rR5lqLUG

— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) March 4, 2019


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Gabrielle Carteris, an actress on “Beverly Hills, 90210” and the president of SAG-AFTRA, released a statement to Variety after her co-star’s death.

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“I am absolutely heartbroken. Luke was a tremendous force in the lives of so many. 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. He has left his mark – never to be forgotten. My heart goes out to his family, friends and fans around the globe,” she said.

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Several of Perry’s “Riverdale” co-stars shared their condolences, including showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.

“So heartbroken about Luke. He was a father, brother, friend, and mentor. Each night before he had to shoot a scene, he’d call me and we’d talk about…everything. I will miss those calls. And my heart goes out to all his family and friends,” he wrote.

So heartbroken about Luke. He was a father, brother, friend, and mentor. Each night before he had to shoot a scene, he’d call me and we’d talk about…everything. I will miss those calls. And my heart goes out to all his family and friends. 💔 pic.twitter.com/2GaFkV2mI7

— RobertoAguirreSacasa (@WriterRAS) March 4, 2019


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RIP Luke Perry, at just 52 years of age, following a massive stroke.
What sad, shocking news. pic.twitter.com/I5gN5Vkvv5

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 4, 2019

Luke Perry was the voice of Sub-zero in the Mortal Kombat animated series. #RIPLukePerry pic.twitter.com/zix8CIWbvh

— Ed Boon (@noobde) March 4, 2019

RIP Luke Perry .. big love to his friends and family ❤️😔🙏🏼tragic

— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) 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

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

Condolences to the family of Luke Perry. 😞

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 4, 2019

52 – too young 💔 #RIPLukePerry pic.twitter.com/tdTw76lAXV

— ROSIE (@Rosie) March 4, 2019


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L.P.

you
made every
situation better,
my man.

your
elegance
your wit
your charm
and
your giant heart,
inspired and
enchanted so many
of us,
on countless
occasions,
with brilliant aplomb.

R.I.P good sir.

i am
truly honored
to have known you
all of these years.

©️

❤️

— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) March 4, 2019

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