Stars from the hit TV show Friends have broken their silence after the shock death of their beloved co-star Matthew Perry, saying they are “utterly devastated”.
For 10 years, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer starred alongside Perry forging a famously strong bond.
Now, in a joint statement to People, they have paid tribute to their castmate, revealing he was like family to them.
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” their statement reads.
“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.”
Perry, 54, was found dead in his jacuzzi at his Pacific Palisades home in Los Angeles on Saturday, local time.
Initial reports suggested he had drowned but a Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has revealed the cause of death has been deferred pending further investigations, including a toxicology report, according to NBC News.
A final determination on cause of death could take weeks.
Perry’s blended family, including his mum, dad, two step-parents, five step-siblings, had earlier in a joint statement paid tribute to him for bringing “so much joy to the world”.
They told People: “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.”
They also thanked his legions of fans, adding: “You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.”
Friends aired between 1994 and 2004, developing a cult following across the globe. And, it remains a favourite after finding a new generation of fans via streaming.
The stars of the show were so close that from season three onwards they negotiated their salaries as a group, with all six earning the same amount — reportedly securing a $1 million per episode.
Friends co-creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane and the series’ executive producer/directo Kevin Bright issue a sstaetn in the hours after Perry’s death, describing their shock.
“It still seems impossible. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as part of our lives.
“He was a brilliant talent.
“It’s a cliche to say that an actor makes a role their own, but in Matthew’s case, there are no truer words.
“From the day we first heard him embody the role of Chandler Bing, there was no one else for us.
“We will always cherish the joy, the light, the blinding intelligence he brought to every moment – not just to his work, but in life as well.
“He was always the funniest person in the room. More than that, he was the sweetest, with a giving and selfless heart.”We send all of our love to his family and friends. This truly is The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken.”
— with Bang Showbiz
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