Yesterday, beloved Beverly Hills, 90210 and Riverdale actor Luke Perry died after suffering a massive stroke. He was 52 years old.
Since learning of his passing, fans and celebrities have been sharing touching stories about him.
So heartbroken about Luke. He was a father, brother, friend, and mentor. Each night before he had to shoot a scene, he’d call me and we’d talk about...everything. I will miss those calls. And my heart goes out to all his family and friends. 💔
One of these people was Luke's former What I Like About You co-star Nick Zano, who took to Instagram to share an incredible story.
Nick revealed that while working together, Luke would come to set with a shiny stainless steel briefcase. When Nick would ask what was in the case, Luke would reply, "You're not ready to know."
On one of Luke's final days of filming, Nick was heading to his dressing room when Luke appeared and said, "I think you're ready."
According to Nick, Luke "laid the briefcase on a flat part of a hand rail, pops open the locks like a spy movie, looks me in the eye and lifts it open...Inside was three Coors Light cans."
Luke proceeded to grab one of the beers, hand it to Nick, and the two shared a laugh.
But wait, that's not all. Nick said years later the duo crossed paths while at San Diego Comic Con — Luke was promoting Riverdale, while Nick was there for Legends of Tomorrow.
While in a holding area, Nick recalled hearing his name called, "I turn and I see the squint eyed smile of Luke and I remember being floored he even remembered me."
The pair proceeded to hug and Nick asked if he still had the briefcase to which Luke replied, "Yup, Coors and all."
Nick concluded the post saying, "God dammit he was cool and most importantly kind. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends."
We love you, Luke, and miss you already!
You can read Nick's full story below:
True story: I worked with #LukePerry for about a month when I was in my early 20’s...Of course I knew OF Luke but not the man inside the shell...Luke would come to work everyday with a shiny stainless steel briefcase and I would always ask “what’s in the case?” and he would squint his eyes and tell me “You’re not ready to know.”... it became our thing for that small bit of time together “Luke what’s in the case?” “C’mon man tell me what’s in the briefcase?” “Luke. Dude just whisper it.” Finally on one of his last days I’m walking to my dressing room and I hear “Nick” I turn around and there’s Luke standing there alone holding the steel briefcase... “I think you’re ready.” he laid the briefcase on a flat part of a hand rail, pops open the locks like a spy movie, looks me in the eye and lifts it open...Inside was three Coors Light cans... He grabs one and hands it to me (it was such a great play)we share a laugh he shuts the briefcase and leaves... Maybe a dozen or more years later I’m at Comic Con in San Diego in a holding area and my show was about to go sign or something and I hear someone say “Nick” I turn and I see the squint eyed smile of Luke and I remember being floored he even remembered me but I was also so stoked to see him. I gave him a hug and said “please, please tell me you still have the briefcase?...” his reply: “yup, Coors and all”... God dammit he was cool and most importantly kind. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends... #RIPLukePerry