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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
