Luke Perry's son Jack breaks silence, drops out of wrestling show following father's death
Luke Perry's son has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his father on Instagram, days after the beloved actor's shock death.
Jack Perry, a wrestler known as 'Jungle Boy', wrote about how much his father inspired him and how much he will miss him.
A throwback photo Jack Perry shared of his father, the late Luke Perry. Instagram
"He was a lot of things to a lot of people. To me, he was always Dad," wrote Jack, 21.
"He loved supported me in everything, and inspired me to be the best that I could possibly be.
"I've learned so much from you, and my heart is broken thinking about everything you won’t be here for.
"I'll miss you every day that I walk this earth.
"I'll do whatever I can to carry on your legacy and make you proud.
"I love you Dad."
The touching caption accompanied two photos -- one of Jack in the ring, and a throwback photo of a cherubic, young Jack with Luke.
The Instagram tribute comes after reports Jack has pulled out of performing in a wrestling show scheduled for next week.
According to TMZ, Jack was set to star in Bar Wrestling's March 13 show in Los Angeles, but cancelled after Luke died from a stroke on March 4.
Yesterday, Jack's 18-year-old sister Sophie -- they are both Luke's children from his marriage to ex-wife Rachel "Minnie" Sharp -- wrote about the effect her father's death had had on her and her family over the past week.
Luke Perry and his children Sophie and Jack at a charity event in 2004. Getty
She rushed home to her father's bedside in LA from the African nation of Malawi, where she had been volunteering as part of a six-month trip.
"A lot has happened in this past week for me. Everything is happening so fast," Sophie posted on Instagram. "I made it back from Malawi just in time to be here with my family, And in the past 24 hours I have received an overwhelming amount of love and support. I cannot individually respond to the hundreds of beautiful and heartfelt messages, but I see them, and appreciate you all for sending positivity to my family and I.
"I'm not really sure what to say or do in this situation, it's something you aren't ever given a lesson on how to handle, especially when it’s all happening in the public eye. So bear with me and know that I am grateful for all the love. Just, being grateful quietly."
Luke Perry, a beloved star from shows like Beverly Hills, 90210 and Riverdale, died on Tuesday, five days after suffering from a stroke. He was 52.
Tributes poured in for the late star from fans and seemingly everyone in Hollywood.
Shannen Doherty, who played one of his 90210 love interests, Brenda Walsh, spoke of how important Luke's family was to him.
Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty and Luke Perry attend the 1991 Emmy Awards in Pasadena, California. Getty
"Luke loved his family. He raved about his kids and how proud he was of them. He showed me videos of the often," Shannen said in a statement to People magazine. "They were his heart and for him, his biggest accomplishment."
Fellow 90210 co-star Tori Spelling reiterated his love for his family, saying he "adored his kids beyond words."
