'DEVASTATING'
LUKE Perry's shock death has caused an outpouring of heartache across the showbiz world as Shannen Doherty, Tori Spelling and Leonardo DiCaprio lead tributes to the Beverly Hills 90210 actor.
Luke passed away yesterday morning, days after suffering a massive stroke at the age of 52.
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Shannen, 46, who played love interest Brenda Walsh opposite Luke's Dylan McKay in the 90's hit show, Beverly Hills 90210, spoke of her heartache yesterday.
She told : "I am in shock.
"Heartbroken. Devastated by the loss of my friend.
"I have so many memories with Luke that make me smile and that are forever imprinted on my heart and mind ... I will miss him everyday. Every minute. Every second."
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Shannen Doherty gets emotional talking about health of her former Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star Luke Perry
The actress also noted how Luke supported her through her darkest times amid her years of battling cancer.
"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.
'There is a special kind of love one has for each other when you are experiencing the journey we did on 90210 and of course life in general,' she said," she said.
Actress Tori Spelling, who also starred alongside Luke in Beverly Hills 90210, also told of her devastation.
The 45-year-old actress told : '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.'
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Actor Leonardo DiCaprio joined Riverdale actresses Lili Reinhart and Molly Ringwald in sharing his devastation on to his 19 million followers.
He wrote: "Luke Perry was a kindhearted and incredibly talented artist. It was an honor to be able to work with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his loved ones."
Leonardo worked with Luke on the upcoming Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (set for release on July 26), which stars DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Dakota Fanning, Al Pacino and more.
Luke reportedly finished filming before his death.
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Luke passed away yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank surrounded by his family - including Jack and Sophie and his secret fiance Wendy Madison Bauer.
His rep said: "Actor Luke Perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a massive stroke.
"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.
"No further details will be released at this time."
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