Sophie’s post has been liked over 100,000 times and garnered thousands of comments. While most simply offered their condolences, many noted how her father had changed their lives. One user noted that she was only a few years younger than Locke and that his death prompted her to undergo a medical examination.
The user says that even in the event of death, Luke will improve people’s lives by encouraging the world to know the warning signs of a stroke. Another user said Luke was the epitome of kindness and positivity.
A family friend spoke to Entertainment Weekly about the impact Luke’s death had on his family, telling us how Luke’s stroke came out of nowhere. Despite the family’s close prayer for a miracle, the stroke was physically devastating to Locke, deteriorating his quality of life and eventual death.
While most people will remember Luke Perry as a famous actor, those closest to him know that the greatest role he ever played was the father of Sophie and Jack. At the 2017 Riverdale premiere, the actor opened up about how his life as a father influenced his portrayal of Fred Andrews. Luke, like his character, said his family was the most important thing in his life.
The actor continued that while he’s not an expert in childcare, you need to know about them to raise your kids. As such, Luke spends as much time as possible with his children, talking to them and listening to them.
