By Mark Gray
12:07pm PST, Mar 4, 2019
Luke Perry passed away on March 4 after suffering a massive stroke a few days earlier. The actor, who rose to fame on the original "Beverly Hills, 90210" and had been starring on the CW's "Riverdale," was 52. News of Luke's death stunned the entertainment world, and many celebs took to social media to share their thoughts. Click through to see who has paid tribute to the beloved actor…
"Dearest Luke,
I will forever bask in the loving memories we've shared over the last thirty years. 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 behind. God please give him a seat close to to you, he deserves it." –Ian Ziering
"My heart is broken. He meant so much to so many. Such a very special person. I share my deep sadness with his family and all who loved him. Such a terrible loss." –Jennie Garth
"My heart is broken. I will miss you so much Luke Perry. Sending all my love to your family. #LukePerry" –Molly Ringwald
"Luke Perry was a great actor and truly one of a kind. Watching him on 90210 was one of the reasons why I wanted to move to LA. Thinking of his family and friends on and off the set. Rest in peace." —Ryan Seacrest
"This is so so sad. Luke Perry has died at the age of 52 after suffering a massive stroke. He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy, his ex-wife, and his family and friends. Thinking of them all today. #LukePerry" –Katie Couric
"Luke Perry – Irreplaceable beautiful and kind human being, incredible friend, generous actor and adoring father to Jack and Sophie and loving partner to Madison we are all heartbroken. You are the love and you are the light." –Patricia Arquette
"I am crushed and so sad to hear about his passing. He was the kindest and gentlest soul the world will ever know. I will remember fondly all our late night conversations and dinners. He cared so much about so many people and was beloved by all who knew him. He was a true friend. Such a big loss." –Robin Givens
"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
"Condolences to the family of Luke Perry." –William Shatner
"Luke Perry was my 1st crush. Eh, more like obsession (I wore pins w his face on them to school ) I used to dream of making it to LA just to meet him. I never got to, but I've always heard he was a really great person. Praying for his family & kids…. Rest in love" —Olivia Munn
"I'm heartbroken to hear Luke Perry passed away. Sending love to his family and friends. R.I.P." —Alyson Hannigan
"I don't understand how he's gone. His soul always shined so bright. His smile. His talent. His kindness. He was always the coolest person in the room." —Alyssa Milano
"Luke Perry was a character actor in the body of a heartthrob… I'm stunned. Such a lovely guy. With a wonderful sense of humor about fame and the pitfalls of Showbiz. This is just awful. #RIPLukePerry" –Jon Cryer
"#LukePerry was my first & only tv crush. If anyone in his family happens to see this: thank you for sharing your loved one with us. We mourn with you & cherish his memory always" –Rachael Leigh Cook
"So so sad. Rip Luke" –Maria Menounos
"My heart hurts. One of my first jobs was a guest appearance on 90210. My scenes were with Luke. I had a crush on him for so long and getting to work with him was a dream come true. I just remember him being a super humble and really nice guy." —Ashley Tisdale
Josh Gad
"Heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbreaking. RIP #LukePerry" —Josh Gad
"You will be missed … #too soon … #lifeistooshort!" –Joey Fatone
"52 – too young #RIPLukePerry" –Rosie O'Donnell
"RIP Luke Perry." –Mayim Bialik
"Heartbroken to hear about Luke Perry. #RIPLukePerry" –Lori Loughlin
"Super sad to hear the news about actor Luke Perry. Interviewed him several times, always such a lovely gentleman. Great guy. God bless him and his family." –Maria Shriver
"Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Luke Perry #RIP Luke Perry. My condolences to Luke's family and friends." –Maureen McCormick
"The first person I remember watching on TV and thinking 'that guy is cool' was Luke Perry. He made a kid from BK wanna go to Baja to surf for the weekend. My heart goes out to his loved ones. He will be missed." –Jerry Ferrara
"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
"Dear Liuke ..love love and my heart is so sad I'm sending love to your family and Alexis is waiting for you ,you will laugh and dance God bless you" –Rosanna Arquette
"Luke and I worked together on 'Scorchers' & 'American Strays' way back in the beginning of both of our careers. We were all astonished when he became a heartthrob. We just saw him as a hardworking dedicated chameleon. He was an unpretentious, fun and easygoing guy. #RIPLukePerry" –Jennifer Tilly
"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" –Seth Green
"Oh God. I'm heart sick. I love you Luke. You were an angel and a friend to me. Loss for words… My first day on 90210 Luke brought me under his wings & made me feel welcome. His first words to me were 'so how are the b—– treating you ?' It made me laugh & I felt like I had an ally in my corner. You set a tone and made sure I could thrive. It was my first real gig and and your kindness was rarely matched. God bless you Luke. You're with the rest of the angels. #RIPLukePerry you will be missed." –Emma Caulfield
"Luke Perry. One of the kindest men I had ever met. I did not have the pleasure of really knowing him but we all wanted to. My heart feels so much breaking for his family and friends. I am sorry. Rest In Peace #lukeperry" –Selma Blair
"Luke Perry was humble and kind every time we crossed paths. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing." –Scott Foley
"I worked with him just once, on an episode of #PoundPuppies where our cartoon characters fell I love. We didn't record together but it is still a career highlight for me. My Cookie loved Luke's coyote character for REAL real. But I had already been in love with #LukePerry since I was a teenager watching #DylanMcKay break hearts all up and thru Beverly Hills 90120. I met him and got to chat with him just this one time in 2017." –Yvette Nicole Brown
"Sorry to hear about the passing of Luke Perry, he was always such a good guy and a gentleman…" –Mark McGrath
"OMG!!! Soo shocked to hear about #LukePerry passing away!! Such a nice man who I've known for many years from back in the day on 90210. Prayers up to his family! #RESTINPARADISE #GONETOSOON" –Vivica A. Fox
"Rest Luke — the same way you always treated me (and anyone I ever introduced you to, no matter how much they screamed and squealed with excitement) — in peace. #RIPLukePerry. Cherish every moment. 🙏🏼" –Donnie Wahlberg
"I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Mr. Luke Perry many times, most recently this past October in NYC. Devastated to hear the news. A piece of our childhood gone. But never forgotten. Love going out to his family, friends, fans, and co-stars and co-workers. RIP Luke" –Debbie Gibson
"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." –Leslie Grossman
"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
"So shocking so young! RIP sweet Luke. My love goes out to your family and friends." –Marlee Matlin
"RIP Luke Perry – my heart goes out to his family and friends. Absolutely heartbreaking #GoneTooSoon" –Nicole Eggert
"Oh no Dylan McKay ; This was my English novela. One of my tv white boy crushes #RIP #LukePerry #prayerstoyouandfamily" –Dascha Polanco
"Too soon. You have left our hearts broken. You will be missed. RIP #LukePerry #gentleman #actor #class" –Lorenzo Lamas
"So sad. Luke Perry #beverlyhills90210 #riverdale I met him when I was 19 and when we re-met in our 40's both promoting our #CW roles and shows. I didn't think he would remember our crazy NYC week after his astronomic success, but he did. A nineties icon will be missed. Love and thoughts to his family during this difficult time. #riplukeperry" –John Barrowman
"There are no words ………. I love you my friend, you will be missed." –Michael Cudlitz
"Heartbroken over the death of Luke Perry. I adored him beyond words. #RIPLukePerry" –Melissa Rivers
"My friend Luke Perry has left us. I will miss you. We are all here for such a short time. We need to love each other and have compassion. That is all. And that's all it's ever been." –Steven Weber
"I'm so sad about Luke Perry he was such a kind person. Enthusiastic and encouraging to everyone around him. <3 #RIP" –Felicia Day
"So sad to hear of Luke Perry's passing. So talented, too young. #RIP" –Graham Elliot
"#LukePerry created one of the coolest characters on screen THANKS for the many many hours of great entertainment #rip" –Pilou Asbaek
"I can't believe it. No words. Sending you and your family all the love I got! You were so kind and generous. You taught me a lot. #LukePerry" –Austin Nichols
