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‘Riverdale’ co-stars, musicians remember Luke Perry

Riverdale fans and ’90s kids alike were shocked today by the news of Luke Perry passing earlier today. The 52-year-old actor was known for playing protagonist Archie Andrew’s father, Fred Andrews, on Riverdale, and as bad-boy heartthrob Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills, 90210.

Friends and co-stars sounded off on social media with their sentiments, memories and inspirations that Perry provided for them and fans everywhere.

1. Molly Ringwald, Riverdale co-star

2. Kathleen Robertson, Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star

3. Ross Butler, former Riverdale co-star

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5. Marisol Nichols, Riverdale co-star

6. Lili Reinhart, Riverdale co-star

7. Dina Meyer, Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star

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9. Chris Jericho, pro wrestler, Fozzy frontman

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10. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Riverdale creator

11. Jim Beaver, Supernatural

12. David Silverman, The Simpsons animator

13. Rachel Talalay, Riverdale director

14. Asha Bromfield, Riverdale co-star

15. Laura Jane Grace, Against Me!

16. Joss Whedon, Buffy The Vampire Slayer creator/writer

17. Leonardo DiCaprio

18. Mark McGrath, Sugar Ray

Read more: ‘Riverdale’ shares statement following Luke Perry’s death

Following Perry’s passing, Riverdale executive producers, Warner Bros. Television and the CW have released a joint statement.

“We are deeply saddened to learn today about the passing of Luke Perry. A beloved member of the Riverdale, Warner Bros. and CW family, Luke was everything you would hope he would be: an incredibly caring, consummate professional with a giant heart, and a true friend to all. 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 during this most difficult time.”

See more: In memoriam: Musicians we lost in 2019

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