"Unfathomable Loss": 'Friends' Cast Mourn Matthew Perry's Untimely Death
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer have released a joint statement as they mourn Matthew Perry’s death.
The world continues to mourn the untimely death of actor Matthew Perry. The actor was best known for playing the role of Chandler Bing in the uber-popular American sitcom 'Friends'. Matthew Perry's 'Friends' co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer recently released a joint statement, to pay tribute to the late actor, who died on Saturday (October 28). In their statement to People Magazine, Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ co-stars called themselves more than just cast mates, adding that they are a “family”.
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss,” Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer said in their statement.
“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,” they further said.
Earlier, Maggie Wheeler, who played Chandler’s on-and-off girlfriend Janice on the first four seasons of 'Friends', took to Instagram to write, “What a loss. The world will miss you Mathew Perry. The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared.”
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Paget Brewster, who played 'Kathy' in 'Friends', said, "I’m so very sad to hear about Matthew Perry. He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after. Please read his book. It was his legacy to help. He won’t rest in peace though…He’s already too busy making everyone laugh up there.”
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I’m so very sad to hear about @MatthewPerry. He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after. Please read his book. It was his legacy to help. He won’t rest in peace though.. He’s already too busy making everyone laugh up there.
— paget brewster (@pagetpaget) October 29, 2023
For the unversed, Matthew Perry starred in 'Friends' for 236 episodes over 10 seasons, from 1994 to 2004. The character of Chandler Bing mixed sweetness and sarcasm, and made Matthew Perry a fan favourite and a pop culture icon.
Apart from Matthew Perry, 'Friends' starred Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, and Matt LeBlanc as Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Ross Geller, Phoebe Buffay, and Joey Tribbiani, respectively.
As per Variety, Matthew Perry grappled with a long struggle with substance abuse and it stunted his career. The actor released a memoir in 2022 titled, 'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir'. In the book, Matthew Perry opened up about his battle with substance abuse, and he tried to use his experience to help others stay sober.
“Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty. And I should be dead,” Matthew Perry wrote in the opening of 'Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing', as reported by Variety.
“I don’t write any of this so anyone will feel sorry for me — I write these words because someone else may be confused by the fact that they know they should stop drinking — like me, they have all the information, and they understand the consequences — but they still can’t stop drinking. You are not alone, my brothers in sisters," he added.
