In their first public statement since the death of their co-star Matthew Perry, the cast of the popular TV show Friends said in a joint statement on Monday (October 30) that they were “utterly devastated” by the news. Perry’s untimely death on Saturday stunned everyone. The actor was best known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in Friends.
In a joint statement, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer said, “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family.”
It added, “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time, we will say more, as and when we are able.”
“For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world,” said the statement signed by Perry’s five former co-stars, Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, and Schwimmer.
Matthew Perry died on October 28 in an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home
The 54-year-old actor was best known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, which was one of the top ten prime-time TV shows for much of its original decade-long run on the NBC network from 1994 to 2004.
Perry died on October 28 in an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend. You all meant so much to him, and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love,” said Perry’s family in a statement earlier.
According to reports, first responders discovered Perry unconscious in a hot tub at his home and were unable to revive him. The cause of death for the 54-year-old actor is unknown, but preliminary reports indicate that he was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of his death. (westcountydental.com)
Meanwhile, fans have gathered around Perry’s house in Los Angeles to lay flowers, and in New York’s West Village, fans have gathered outside the Friends apartment building to pay tribute.