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- culture
- March 7, 2019
'90210' star in 'pain' after losing Luke Perry
"It’s taken me a couple of days to figure out how to write this," he began.
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\"It's taken me a couple of days to figure out how to write this,\" he began. \"My dear friend of 29 years, Luke Perry, was one of those truly special people who really cared... Luke was not only a star, he was an incredibly bright light that was extinguished far too soon... and that is why I, and so many others, are in so much pain today.\"
The 49-year-old actor added that if you ever met Perry or became friends with the man, he knows \"you are sad today as well.\"
\"The candle that burns twice as bright only burns for half as long... you burned oh, so brightly Luke... Goodnight Sweet Prince,\" he closed his heartfelt note.
Priestley hasn't been the only \"90210\" co-star to speak out about how \"devastated\" they are by the sudden loss.
His love interest on the show, Shannen Doherty, also posted earlier this week about how hard it is to accept the loss of such a close friend and co-worker.
\"Yesterday morning I got a phone call that devastated me. I'm struggling with this loss and am having a hard time with my thoughts. But, my heart goes out to his family and friends who were blessed by his light in their (and mine) lives. Processing this is impossible right now,\" she wrote, accompanied by photos from their time on the show together.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Mar 5, 2019 at 8:45am PST
The actress expounded to People magazine, saying, \"Luke was a smart, quiet, humble and complex man with a heart of gold and never-ending well of integrity and love. Luke reached out to me during my cancer journey and we picked right back up, albeit older and wiser, but that connection remained in tact,\" she added. \"I will miss him everyday. Every minute. Every second.\"
Another heart-wrenching post came from \"90210\" star Ian Ziering. His letter was a direct tribute to Perry.
\"Dearest Luke, I will forever bask in the loving memories we've shared over the last thirty years,\" he wrote. \"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.\"
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ian Ziering (@ianziering) on Mar 4, 2019 at 10:31am PST
\"I am absolutely heartbroken,\" Gabrielle Carteris, who played Andrea Zuckerman on the '90s show said in a statement. \"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 later tweeted more about her former co-star.
Dearest Luke- I am so heart broken and at a loss for words. You my friend were a mighty soul and have left your mark. My love and prayers to the family and all who loved you. RIP
— Gabrielle Carteris (@TheGabrielle_C) March 4, 2019
Fellow castmate Tori Spelling, who played Donna Martin, also spoke to People, saying, \"I'm in utter shock and heartbroken. I'm saddened for his kids whom he adored beyond words. He was so proud of Jack and Sophie. Luke was one of the kindest and most humble human beings I've ever known. I'm grateful for the years of friendship we had. He truly was family to me, a protector and a brother. I'm so sorry for the loss that everyone is experiencing.\"
\"My heart is broken. He meant so much to so many. Such a very special person,\" Jennie Garth told People. Garth played Kelly Taylor on \"90210,\" whose character had a relationship with Perry's Dylan McKay. \"I share my deep sadness with his family and all who loved him. Such a terrible loss.\"
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Christine Elise McCarthy (@christineelisemccarthy) on Mar 4, 2019 at 10:00am PST
Christine Elise McCarthy, who starred in an early season of \"90210\" as Emily Valentine, also shared her thoughts.
\"With the heaviest of hearts, I am stunned and devastated to tell you that Luke passed away. I am still in shock and I have no words beyond saying he was a truly kind gentleman. He will be mourned and missed by everyone who knew him and the millions who love him,\" she wrote. \"Your time here was far too short.\"
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