
KJ Apa Talks About His Close Relationship with the Late Luke Perry, His TV Dad

Even though quite some time has passed since the death of 52-year-old actor Luke Perry due to a massive stroke in March 2019, it’s only been now that his TV son, is opening up about this life-changing occurrence for the Riverdale star.
KJ Apa made a guest appearance at the NBC talk show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and finally talked about his feelings surrounding the Perry’s sudden death. The young actor first recalled what a great person Perry was and mentioned how he had the ability to make anyone feel welcome and comfortable, no matter his or her status in show business. He continued that despite him trying to describe his TV dad in person, words were not enough to depict how incredible he really was.
Apa also revealed that even though Perry was only his dad on the show Riverdale, it felt like he was his second dad. In fact, the Beverly Hills 90210 alum was in constant communication with Apa’s real dad, so he could update Mr. Apa of how KJ had been doing on set. Apa remembered Perry updating his dad whenever he was sick, assuring him that he had it all covered, and even brought some Gatorade to his home and all.
When asked by Fallon about his choice of photo he used as tribute that he posted on Instagram, with a simple caption of “Rest in Love bro”, Apa explained his choice. The actor said it was his favorite photo of Perry because he looked like he was in peace there. Although Perry’s death was sudden, he was able to film a last scene with Archie, one that showed him offering Apa’s character, Archie, some advice. It’s not clear yet how Perry’s absence will be explained on the show. Apa explained that until now everyone that’s part of the show are still in shock, and they haven’t decided on how to play out Perry’s character’s sudden exit.
More in Luxury & Life Style
-
`
Celebs and A-Listers who Choose to be Sustainably Stylish
It is awesome to see celebrities flaunting their uber stylish clothes on ramps or on the streets. However, what could be...
April 9, 2024 -
`
Which is the World’s Most Vegan-friendly City? The Answer Will Shock You!
Why has London been declared as the most vegan-friendly city in the world; it’s due to the number of vegan-friendly restaurants...
April 9, 2024 -
`
Mindful Eating – What is It and How to Go About It?
This age-old technique of mindful eating changes the way you think about food and leads to a lifetime of wholesome eating....
January 22, 2024 -
`
Steps to Create a Crowdfunding Project and Secure the Money Needed
Your crowdfunding campaign can be successful if you use tried-and-true tactics. Crowdfunding has exploded in recent years, helping to launch prosperous...
December 18, 2023 -
`
Why The Digital Nomad Lifestyle is Increasing in Popularity
The digital nomad movement is now quite popular, and by the year 2025, 22% of the workforce in the United States will...
December 7, 2023 -
`
Famous Entrepreneurs Want You to Learn From Their Biggest Failures
No one can be an overnight success, as failure is an inevitable baggage on an entrepreneurial journey. Some famous entrepreneurs speak...
December 6, 2023 -
`
Miss your Pet When Traveling? Book These Hotels if You Want a Furry or Feathered Friend Welcoming You at the Lobby
Do you miss your pet, having left him/her behind when traveling? At some hotels, you get your “I-really-miss-my-pet” fix, all thanks...
December 6, 2023 -
`
These are Some of the Greatest Inheritances Recorded the World-over
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index has listed the 25 richest families around the globe, and control over 1 trillion dollars of the...
December 5, 2023 -
`
Stunning Hotels Around the World Which Even Celebrities Fawn Over
Where do Celebs vacation? In certain aspects, superstars are similar to us, but not when it comes to vacation lodging. Stars...
December 1, 2023
You must be logged in to post a comment Login