Soleil Moon Fryewas one of the many stars sharing her memories ofLuke Perryafter theBeverly Hills, 90210actor died of a severe strok Monday.
ThePunky Brewsterstar, 42, posted a touching tribute to Perry on Instagram, along with a smiling picture of them together — presumably taken back whenthe two were romantically linked.
“You had such a beautiful kind heart to me always,” Moon Frye wrote. “Your gentle voice and charm that lit up the world around you.”
She then recalled a moment the two of them had a scare together while flying in a small plane. “I will always remember holding on to you in that tiny little plane and you comforting me as we were not sure if we would make it,” she said.
Perry was hospitalized on Feb. 27 after suffering a stroke and paramedics were dispatched to his home in Sherman Oaks, California. A source told PEOPLE henever regained consciousness.
The actor remained under observation for five days, but died on Monday, March 4, at the age of 52.
“Actor Luke Perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a massive stroke,” read a statement from Perry’s rep.
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Tori Spelling. 45. had similar sentiments in her exclusive statement to PEOPLE.“I’m in utter shock and heartbroken,” she wrote. “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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In lieu of flowers, the Perry family asks that donations be made toFight Colorectal Cancerthis link opens in a new tabandSt. Jude’s Children’s Hospitalthis link opens in a new tab.
source: people.com
