Luke Perrys longtime on-screen paramour Shannen Doherty is speaking out after his death about the special kind of love she shared with the actor.

The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum died on Monday morning at age 52 after suffering a massive stroke five days earlier at his Sherman Oaks, California home.

Tributes from co-stars, collaborators and fans of Perry immediately came pouring in on social media and now Doherty, who starred on the teen soap alongside the actor for years, has broken her silence.

I am in shock. Heartbroken. Devastated by the loss of my friend. I have so many memories with Luke that make me smile and that are forever imprinted on my heart and mind, the actress told People .