The entertainment world is still reeling from the tragic death of Luke Perry, and as fellow actors continue to pay tribute, more unheard stories about his life are beginning to surface, including from Colin Hanks. Perry, who was only 52-years-old, passed away just days after suffering a massive stroke at his home in California.

Perry first skyrocketed to stardom due to his role as Dylan McKay on the teen drama Beverly Hill, 90210 (which just announced a six-episode event series). He maintained teen heartthrob status throughout the 1990s while continuing his rise to fame. Perry's loyal fanbase stayed with him during his career, but a new generation of fans was introduced to the actor with his role on Riverdale. Perry played the role of Fred Andrews, the hard-working and sensible father of lead character Archie. The role was viewed as a career resurgence of sorts. There's no word on what will happen to Perry's character on the CW series, but production was halted as a result of his death. Perry finished his work on the upcoming Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood prior to his passing.

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As the heartbreaking news of Perry's passing spread, many fans, friends, and colleagues took to social media to honor the beloved actor. Many knew Perry as a family man, renowned for his random acts of kindness. One particular story that stands out comes from Hanks. The actor took to Instagram to share an amazing story about Perry breaking up a fight between two young brothers with the help of some balloons.

Hanks and his wife were once on a flight from Mexico when they noticed two young brothers arguing. The kids spent hours fighting, crying, and carrying on much to the chagrin of the rest of the passengers. Just before the plane landed, a man came from first class to save the day. With the use of some balloons, the man managed to calm the kids down. Hanks later realized that the "balloon man" was Perry who he had never met before. After praising each other's work in the industry, Perry shared that he travels with balloons for those situations. The encounter left a lasting impression on Hanks as he vowed: "I'll be damned if I don't start traveling with some spare balloons."

The above touching tale from Hanks pulled at the heartstrings of many readers. This goes to show how much of an impact Perry had on others. Whether someone knew him personally or admired him from afar, the sentiments are the same. As if anyone needed another reason to respect and appreciate Luke Perry, a story like this exists. His loss will continue to be felt, but as more stories from his life inevitably come out, his legacy will only continue to grow.

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Source: Colin Hanks/Instagram