Shannen Doherty ‘Deeply Honored’ To Join ‘Riverdale’ Cast For Luke Perry Tribute

Shannen Doherty has been cast in a secret role on Riverdale for the season four premiere. During the episode, the show will pay tribute to Luke Perry, who played Archie’s dad Fred. Luke, 52, died in March after he suffered a stroke while filming season three.

Shannen Doherty ‘Deeply Honored’ To Join ‘Riverdale’ Cast For Luke Perry Tribute

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“I am deeply honored to pay tribute to Luke on Riverdale,” Shannen, 48, shared on Instagram alongside photos of the pair together.

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“The care in which this show takes in honoring his memory is beautiful,” she continued. “He is missed. Today. Tomorrow. Forever.”

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It’s not yet known what role Shannen will play on Riverdale.

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Luke and Shannen played high school sweethearts Dylan and Brenda on Beverly Hills: 90210.

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Shannen is part of the show’s revival, BH90210, this summer alongside most of the regular cast. That includes Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Jenny Garth and Ian Ziering. 

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Luke never signed on for the revival because of his Riverdale commitments.

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The 90210 cast has also paid tribute to Luke and will likely continue to do so when the revival premieres on Fox this August.

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The last episode of Riverdale Luke filmed aired in April. The cast of the show honored him as they started filming season four this summer.

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“I am deeply honored to pay tribute to Luke on Riverdale,” Shannen, 48, shared on Instagram alongside photos of the pair together.

Photo credit: Getty Images

“The care in which this show takes in honoring his memory is beautiful,” she continued. “He is missed. Today. Tomorrow. Forever.”

Photo credit: Getty Images

It’s not yet known what role Shannen will play on Riverdale.

Photo credit: INSTARImages

Luke and Shannen played high school sweethearts Dylan and Brenda on Beverly Hills: 90210.

Photo credit: Getty Images

Shannen is part of the show’s revival, BH90210, this summer alongside most of the regular cast. That includes Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Jenny Garth and Ian Ziering. 

Photo credit: INSTARImages

Luke never signed on for the revival because of his Riverdale commitments.

Photo credit: MEGA

The 90210 cast has also paid tribute to Luke and will likely continue to do so when the revival premieres on Fox this August.

Photo credit: MEGA

The last episode of Riverdale Luke filmed aired in April. The cast of the show honored him as they started filming season four this summer.

Photo credit: Getty Images