Lili Reinhart, who stars as Betty Cooper on the series, wrote on Twitter: “I’m thinking of his family. His children. I pray for them to heal and find peace in this devastating loss.”
Perry, who had been in the hit teen drama series since the start, was described as a father figure and mentor to the younger cast, who had all been thrust into the spotlight following the incredible success of the show. Madelaine Petsch, who plays sassy cheerleader Cheryl Blossom in Riverdale, shared a photo of the main cast.
Writing in the caption: “Luke, I am so lucky to have known you & gotten so close to you these last 3 years."From day one of this show you were the most amazing mentor to me. Thank you for teaching me not only about this industry, but also about kindness and being a family and how to foster and nurture those important relationships… you were the absolute best at that.Mädchen Amick, who plays Betty's mum - Alice Cooper - wrote a long tribute to her friend.