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\"His kids were his life. And anyone who knew him knows that and knows he didn’t give a f--- about social media. So please don't assume or judge or make rude comments. That's really uncool. Sincerely, Jennie,\" she wrote.

Although Garth chose to grieve privately, some of Perry's other \"90210\" co-stars commented on Perry's death on their public social platforms.

Actor Jason Priestley, who played Brandon Walsh on the hit show, shared an emotional tribute.

\"My dear friend of 29 years, Luke Perry, was one of those truly special people who really cared,\" he wrote alongside two photos of the pair. \"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.\"

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\"If you had the good fortune to know Luke, or to have ever crossed his path, I know you are sad today as well,\" he added. \"The candle that burns twice as bright only burns for half as long... you burned oh, so brightly Luke... Goodnight Sweet Prince.\"

Another former \"90210\" co-star, Shannen Doherty, who played Perry's love interest, Brenda Walsh, on the show, also shared a touching post.

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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.

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\"I'm struggling with this loss and am having a hard time with my thoughts,\" she wrote. \"But, my heart goes out to his family and friends who were blessed by his light in their (and mine) lives.\"

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