Post the DEATH of star Luke Perry, 'Riverdale' HALTS production

The actor will certainly be missed...

Published: 星期二,3月 05, 2019 18:00 下午 GMT-07:00

Kunal Nirmal Kothari

The world was in for a massive shock recently when it was revealed that popular actor Luke Perry was confirmed to be dead on Monday morning. The actor suffered a stroke on Wednesday and was admitted to the hospital immediately.

The actor was one of the key members on Beverly Hills 90210 and was one of the stars on Riverdale too. Now, according to a report in Variety, Riverdale has shut down production for the day following the news of Luke Perry's death Monday morning, Variety has learned.

In addition, series executive producers Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, and Jon Goldwater issued the following statement along with Warner Bros. Television and the CW:

"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."

Perry played Fred Andrews, the father of Archie Andrews, on the CW series and had been with the show from the very beginning. He died Monday morning after suffering a massive stroke last Wednesday. It is unknown at this time how the show will address his death and whether his character will be written off.

Rest in peace, Luke.