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Riverdale star Camila Mendes shares emotional tribute to Luke Perry: ‘My heart hurts’

The actress was very close to her co-star

Camila Mendes has shared an emotional and heartbreaking tribute to Luke Perry, following the news of his death.

The 52-year-old actor, who starred alongside Camila in the CW’s Riverdale, sadly passed away on Monday, after suffering a massive stroke last week.

Taking to Instagram in the days following his death, Camila posted a sweet photo with Luke, and wrote, “he took care of us all. an authentic man who took pleasure in offering us his guidance and wisdom.”

“his presence was healing; he had the ability to make you feel comfortable and at ease within seconds of seeing him. i will never forget the collective shock and distress we experienced when the news broke on set. we lost a dear friend,” she continued.

 

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“my heart hurts for his family and anybody who had the pleasure of knowing him. rest in peace, luke.

“although you’re no longer around to wrap me in the warmth of your hug, i can still remember what it felt like. whenever i think of you, i will remember that feeling.”

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