TMZ broke the news: Luke Perry-- who plays Fred Andrews, Archie's dad, on Riverdale -- suffered a "massive" stroke Wednesday morning, but was taken to the hospital in time to save his life.
From The Hollywood Reporter: " Luke Perry Hospitalized After Reportedly Suffering Stroke"
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Doggone it. As a stroke survivor, news like this always hits me a little extra hard. He has a long road to recovery ahead of him, full of frustration and aggravation. My thoughts are with him and his family.
RIP Luke Perry.
Oh, no.... I'm so sorry to hear this!
Geez, age 52. Horrible.
From Vulture.com: "Riverdale Shuts Down Production Following Luke Perry's Death"
This is horrible.
From TV Line: "Riverdale Production Remains Shut Down After Luke Perry’s Death"
I was very sorry to hear about his stroke and his death.
He hasn't been in every episode, but chances are he was to have scenes in remaining episodes that will have to be rewritten. I've never heard anything negative about him and all of his fellow actors loved him. That says a lot.
I never saw 90210, But I’d heard about it, so I expected him to be somewhat hunky (for a fortysomething) on Riverdale. Maybe that colored my opinion, but when he first appeared, he didn’t look healthy to me. And that impression never changed. I guess what I’m saying is that I’m not especially shocked.
but I am saddened.