Luke Perry Talks James Dean Comparison In 1992 Interview | TODAY

In a 1992 interview for NBC’s “First Person,” Luke Perry talks to Maria Shriver about becoming a teen heartthrob on “Beverly Hills, 90210.” He reflects on where he wants his career to go and what he wants his legacy to be, saying, “I want to happen to my life, I don’t want my life to happen to me.”

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Luke Perry Talks James Dean Comparison In 1992 Interview | TODAY

[yodie_yodarf]

When your childhood stars are starting to disappear is when you really realize your young years are long passed 😢😢😢😢😢 RIP LUKE

[TrustKnowWun]

He seemed a very humble and grounded man despite the fame he reached. RIP Luke Perry. Condolences to his family.

[tylerward]

"I see a lot of people that let their life happen to them, I wanna happen to my life" - Luke Perry

[josemauriciogomezpatino]

RIP Luke Perry. Such Sad News to Hear . condolences to the Crew of Beverly Hills and Riverdale and also his family

[barbarag]

It' s a very sad sad day today...I loved Beverly Hills 90210 and Dylan ...Luke was a beautiful person outside and inside ....😢😢

[tonnibernabeu]

He was the idol of many Girls inthe 90s

[Beat]

It seems like yesterday. I still remember the first time seeing him on 90210. So sad. Unbelievable how time flies.

[faithjesus]

I just had to come see him how I remember him. So many are hearts are broken right now. RIP

[FourThreeTwo]

RIP Luke. Dude I actually cried today. You will always be my big brother Dylan.

[uwumackie]

"I hope I can still work on until 30 or 40 or 50..." :(

[Playtrack]

Luke Perry The Coolest Member of 90210.

[vnv]

I can't believe he's gone at the age of 52. My God I loved him on Riverdale and my mom loved him on Beverly Hills 90201. We'll miss you RIP Luke Perry 😢😔

[stephaniesyck]

He was my EVERYTHING growing up!! I'm so heartbroken today! RIP Luke Perry!!;

[kenyaramirez]

"When my time here is up, I don't want to look back and see that I didn't do anything."

God...

RIP

[Sayless]

My heart is broken..Can't believe he's gone..I watch 90210 to this, day everyday on POP Channel.. Dylan Kelly and Brenda forever.

[FacheChanteDeux]

RIP, lovely man. All the best to his family. My heart goes out to his kids.

[Bmphotog]

Beverly Hills 90210 class of 1993, which happens to be our class as well. This was THE show when going through high school...I totally copied Dylan McKay's style back then, thought he was so cool. Great actor, great person, great work. You definitely made your mark my friend. Thank you Luke Perry, sad day indeed...too young, he had much more to do.

[Roxanne_]

Profound words at the end - It appears he definitely " happened to his life" and not the other way around. Rest in Much Love Luke...💜

[dinastiachowfan]

4:05 Luke was always so in contact with his mortality. So was his Dylan Mckay character.

[iyanar]

RIP LUKE 🙏🏽❤️ My childhood is slowing crumbling before me.