Donnie Wahlberg Remembers Luke Perry, and the Surprising Way They Met

Donnie Wahlberg has fond memories of Luke Perry, who passed away earlier this week.
He told us, “He is an example of somebody who became an idol, and probably had no idea it was going to happen, but stayed so down-to-earth. Everybody who ever met him has said the same thing - that he was a very humble, very present guy.”
Donnie, who stopped by our Levi’s Times Square studio with his fellow New Kids on the Block members to promote their 30th Anniversary “Hangin’ Tough” album, went on to reveal how he first met the future "Beverly Hills, 90210" heartthrob. Watch.

[@alicetavidagian6296]

This made me happy and sad at the same time. I was and am a big fan of both NKOTB and BH 90210 so to see Donnie say beautiful words about Luke made me want to cry again!💔

[@kristinradams7109]

Oh, guys! This is such a sweet and loving way to remember such a wonderful person. God bless you for telling us how much he meant to you!! I'm still crying over this myself!

[@SL-fu7sh]

I loved Luke Perry!

[@TheBRATTYrosi]

I forgot this story!!! How sweet. RIO LUKE

[@elsathebargainhuntingcraft9060]

Hey guys!!

[@abelesser69]

They actually said hey back at ya...sorry you missed it

[@edissa9076]

what does a P. A mean

[@SRGots]

Production Assistant.

[@TheStephrules]

@@SRGots It is more known as Personal Assistant

[@Joseph-lz5er]

Now the Old Men on the Block . haha

[@Irma_GA]

Haha, how creative...NOT. Y'all salty dudes need to find a new "joke".

[@CodyCole80]

JKYB7088
It was a joke. Chill out.