On Friday, Riverdale [1] star KJ Apa stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon [2] to discuss the show's final episodes for season three. During his visit, KJ reflected on the sudden passing of his costar and on-screen father Luke Perry [3]. "Everyone was pretty shocked," he said."Luke is the kind of person who did everything to make whoever you are — no matter how big or small you are — feel comfortable and feel welcome. We had a really close relationship." KJ also revealed how the late actor was like a father figure to him even off screen.

Sadly, Luke died on March 4 [4] at age 52 after suffering a massive stroke. Following the news, many of his former costars sent an outpouring of love and support [5] for his family [6] and reflected on his impactful legacy [7].