'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa called Perdomo's death a "heartbreaking and staggering" loss, remembering the late actor as "a generous, funny, open-hearted, wildly intelligent, and fiercely complex and soulful human being."
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On Monday, more tributes poured in for Chance Perdomo, after his death at the age of 27 over the weekend.
"Our hearts are with Chance's loved ones as we grieve this shocking loss," read a statement from the Gen V cast shared to Instagram by Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, Derek Luh and Asa Germann. "We will remember the special moments we had together, his infectious smile that could light up any room, his warm hugs and the authenticity he cairried with him always."
"Rest in peace dear friend, you will be deeply missed," the statement concluded.
Broadway shared her own individual tribute as well, saying Perdomo's death "has left a profound void in my heart." She wrote, "Chance possessed so many interpersonal gifts that I treasured deeply. He was a vital part of my growth as an individual, his gentle spirit lifting me up when I needed it most."
"To me, he was and always will be my superhero. I am in shock and grieving his loss deeply," she added. "Rest in peace, dear Chance. You will forever hold a special place in my heart."
Germann and Phillips also shared photos of them with Perdomo to their Stories, while the late actor's on-screen father, Sean Patrick Thomas, also paid tribute.
"Chance. Blinding intellect. Encyclopedic knowledge of hip hop. Raw talent, wrote Thomas. "You were destined to make yourself unforgettable in this world, and in a brief time you achieved it. You ran your race with style my man. I;ll miss our long talks friend.👊🏿"
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Chance Perdomo, best known for his roles on Gen V and the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, has passed away at the age of 27 following a motorcycle accident, and Hollywood is paying tribute.
According to TheWrap, the actor's representatives confirmed the news of his death on Saturday, sharing a statement.
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"His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest," the message read. "We ask you to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother."
Perdomo -- who was born in Los Angeles and raised in Southhampton, England -- rose to fame on the Netflix series the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, in which he played Ambrose Spellman, the cousin of Kiernan Shipka's Sabrina. He went on to star as Landon in the After franchise films: After We Fell, After Ever Happy, and After Everything.
Perdomo further gained popularity when he starred as Andre Anderson on The Boys spinoff, Gen V, which was released last year on Prime Video.
— GEN V (@genv) March 30, 2024 @genv
The producers of Gen V released a statement following Perdomo's passing.
"We can't quite wrap our heads around this. For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person," the producers said in a statement. "Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense. We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight."
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television also issued a statement that read: "The entire Gen V family is devastated by the sudden passing of Chance Perdomo. Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television extend our heartfelt thoughts and support to Chance's family and all who loved him at this difficult time."
According to TheWrap, Gen V had yet to start shooting Season 2. A source told the outlet that production has been postponed following Perdomo's death.
In the wake of his passing, stars took to social media to pay tribute.
Luke Cook -- who starred in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina alongside Perdomo -- posted on his Instagram Stories, writing, "Ugh this hurts. He was such a good man. So sweet and cheerful, and thoughtful."
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, posting behind-the-scenes photos from the set of the Netflix series.
"There aren't a lot of words for news as shocking and devastating as this. Besides being one of the most talented young actors I’ve ever had the privilege to work with, @chance_perdomo was, truly, a light," Aguirre-Sacasa began. "A generous, funny, open-hearted, wildly intelligent, and fiercely complex and soulful human being. The loss is heartbreaking and staggering. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones."
"Oh, how I wish Aunt Zelda’s words were true today (and maybe they are): 'There is no true death for witches, only transformation,'" he continued, before concluding, "Rest in peace, Chance. We all loved you so, so much, friend. P.S. This first picture is from Day One of shooting the 'Sabrina' pilot (I believe). He’d either just played (or was about to play) a practical joke on Kiernan. It’s how I always picture Chance. 💔💧🥺☁️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️."
Lucy Davis, who portrayed Hilda Spellman on Sabrina, took to her Instagram with a heartfelt message. "This isn’t believable to me. I saw Chance just before Christmas and, as usual, he had a beaming smile on his face, and was so happy with the work he was doing on Gen V," she wrote. "Playing his aunt on sabrina was like I had a brother on set with me. He was so cheeky and joined me in all the prank playing. And although we laughed a lot, you could have really deep and soulful conversations with Chance."
"Wise beyond his years. He was so warm and funny and good," she added. "I can’t believe I’m writing in the past tense. So many of us Sabrina cast and crew have been talking and texting, confused and in shock by the suddenness of his loss. I can’t even imagine what his family are going through. My heart breaks for them. RIP beautiful Chance. I just don’t know what happened; you’re meant to be here still🌷"
Perdomo's Gen V costar, Patrick Schwarzenegger, paid tribute on X, writing, "This hurts. A lot. What a young talented actor, and a great friend - gone way too soon. Was a pleasure to work with him in GenV. RIP Chance."
Antony Starr, who portrays Homelander across The Boys franchise, including Gen V, shared that show's producers' statement from above to his Instagram Stories, captioning it, "So g-ddamn tragic."
Singer Kehani also reacted to Perdomo's death, sharing a post on her Instagram Stories.
"rest up sweet boy !!!!!!!!!," she wrote. "mega unreal. heart of God truly. big large prayers for all your family. your mama.,"
This hurts. A lot. What a young talented actor, and a great friend - gone way too soon. Was a pleasure to work with him in GenV. RIP Chance ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/gfiee3cMT3
— Patrick Schwarzenegger (@PSchwarzenegger) March 31, 2024 @PSchwarzenegger
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