Riverdale viewers ‘crying themselves to sleep’ after Luke Perry tribute episode

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Netflix users have said they were "crying themselves to sleep" as Riverdale's tribute to Luke Perry landed. The 52-year-old - who played Fred Andrews on the CW series - passed away in March, five days after he suffered a stroke. Spoilers for Riverdale's season four premiere, In Memoriam, lie below this photo.  In Memoriam was centred around the death of Archie's dad, Fred, who was killed in a hit-and-run after he pulled over to help a person who was stranded. When Archie receives the news, he falls to his knees in Pops' Diner, racked with disbelief and grief. Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica later take a trip to Cherry Creek to learn more about Fred's death - and to bring him back home to Riverdale. As they return to town, FP gives them a police escort, with the entire town having lined the streets to pay a final tribute to Fred. It also featured a funeral for Perry's character and touching tributes from each of the characters - with Archie delivering a powerful speech. “My dad was here for every high and every low. He’s the greatest man I’ve ever known. It hurts me that I never got to say goodbye,” he said. “But his spirit and his memory lives on, in this town and in everyone he’s met. Fred Andrews will always be a part of Riverdale. I love you so much, Dad.” And fans have said they were left "crying themselves to sleep" after the heartbreaking scenes.

What a touching and beautifully put together first episode... a lovely tribute to Luke Perry ?❤️ — watching Riverdale

— Amber Louise Newton (@AmberTheNewt) October 11, 2019

Sobbed the whole way through riverdale last night, lovely tribute to Fred Andrews/Luke Perry❤️

— Rebecca? (@RebeccaaConnell) October 11, 2019

i guess imma be crying myself to sleep tonight. thanks riverdale!

— ♡ ??? ?????? ???? ♡ (@ADAM0TTAVINO) October 10, 2019

My eyes are swollen and sore today. Not sure if it’s from crying myself to sleep after watching Riverdale or if I’m having an allergic reaction?

— Candace Pelletier (@CandacePell) October 10, 2019

Can’t sleep so decided to watch the new riverdale eps. Can’t remember the last time i sobbed this hard? my heart literally hurts from crying over and over idek why i’m so sad but the scenes, man, what a tribute to Luke

— Diena (@dienafxo) October 10, 2019

Fred Andrews will always be apart of Riverdale. ?? thank you luke perry #Riverdale #LukePerry pic.twitter.com/HGkh6jzX2n

— ? ???? ?// #???????????2020 (@nightbloodblake) October 10, 2019