This morning we woke up to a jolt as the news of Luke Perry's passing away surfaced online. He was only 52. The actor, who was an important part of Netflix's popular series, Riverdale, suffered from a stroke and was admitted to the hospital for the same. It got pretty rough within the next few days and the actor eventually succumbed to death. It is indeed a sad and unfortunate day for everyone who has been a fan of Luke. Hollywood celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio took to social media t express their discontentment and shock over Luke's demise. Luke Perry Passes Away at 52; Riverdale Co-Stars Lili Reinhart, Molly Ringwald and Others Mourn His Loss.

Lili Reinhart, who plays Betty Cooper in Riverdale, has shared a lot of scenes with Luke in the show. The two got along pretty well and it came to her as a huge shocker when she learnt about his death. The entire cast of Riverdale is devastated as they have lost a gem of a person. Lili took to Instagram to share a heartfelt note on how the world seems to be getting along with everything while for her and a few others, everything has come to a standstill. She has described how the loss of a loved one makes everything around you come to a halt while everyone else's life seems to be moving at a fast pace. Riverdale Star Luke Perry Dies At The Age of 52 After Suffering From Massive Stroke.

Check out her poem here:

Lili pens down an emotional tribute to Luke Perry (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Lili pens down an emotional tribute to Luke Perry (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Lili pens down an emotional tribute to Luke Perry (Photo Credits: Instagram)

We truly understand where you are coming from, Lili. And we believe that Luke is in a better place right now.

Luke Perry was most popularly known for his role in the TV teen drama series, 90210, that ran from 1990 to 2000. He also appeared in movies like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Redemption Road, and Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise. Luke's final appearance would be in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time in Hollywood.

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