Luke Perry Went From Brooding Rebel To Iconic Dad, On And Off-Screen

In 2016, Perry joined the cast of"," the gritty TV version of the classic Archie comics. There was a sense of torch-passing in his role as Archie's stoic and noble dad Fred Andrews, a construction worker who refused to advance his career by indulging in the corrupt business practices of the people around him.

Along with Skeet Ulrich as Jughead's dad and a guest appearance by Molly Ringwald as Fred's ex-wife and Archie's mom, the teen idols of the 80s and 90s were seen passing the baton to a new generation of young actors. There was a sportsmanship to those actors' willingness to take on those roles, and a generational bridge-building that felt rare.Luke Perry and K. J. Apa attend the Build Series to discuss 'Riverdale' at Build Studio on Oct. 8, 2018 in New York City.

Beyond just taking the role, it looked like there was a genuine camaraderie between Perry and his young costars. During a convention in spring 2017, Perryabout how his TV son, KJ Apa, came to his house to meet his real-life son Jack and fell asleep on the couch just before the meeting occurred.Vulture article

tells the story of how Perry got the biggest audience reaction at another cast panel when he cut in on a question clearly meant for Apa. The moderator asked the 21-year-old actor what it's like to be a sex symbol, when Perry jumped in with,"Well ..." to applause and laughter.The actor had been hospitalized since last Wednesday, after a 911 call summoned medical help to his home in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles.

"The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to Luke from around the world, and respectfully request privacy in this time of great mourning,'' publicist Arnold Robinson said in a statement.WATCH: Celebrities pay tribute to Luke Perry

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