- 'Friends' star Matthew Perry passed away
- His co-stars just released a statement
- THIS is what they had to say
All though fans and friends from all over the world expressed their condolences quickly, many were surprised his closest castmates and friends took a while to say something. His fellow cast members and close friends, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer, expressed their profound sorrow in a joint statement to 'People' magazine on Monday.
"We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family," the statement read. The grief-stricken stars are taking a moment to process this shocking news, promising to share more when they are ready.
Their grief is obvious
"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."
Meanwhile, results of Perry’s initial post-mortem report are inconclusive, as tributes continue to pour in for the 'Friends' actor, who died suddenly at his Los Angeles home on Saturday. It's unlikely that we will have all the details very soon, as the investigation into his death is ongoing.
It can be very tough to say goodbye to close friends. And the cast of 'Friends' was one of the tightest knit groups in television history who changed the way sitcoms would be done forever.
Perry's portrayal of "Chandler Bing", the somewhat awkward but sharp and lovable 30-something professional, catapulted him and his fellow 'Friends' stars to international fame. Despite his character's quirky sweater vests and moody cigarette smoking, Perry's Chandler became a cultural phenomenon, etching his name in the annals of television history.
Matthew Perry reportedly played a pickleball match just hours before his death on Saturday, his friend and coach has said. Matt Manasse told 'People' magazine that Perry had been on the court playing the racket sport that morning, during which the 'Friends' star was "doing really well."
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Perry had played his match with another coach, who had been the first person Manasse contacted when news of Perry’s death was made public. "She said, ‘Yeah, he’d come out,’" he recalled. "She didn’t say how long but said he’d been doing really well on court, which wasn’t a surprise."
As the world grieves, the legacy of Matthew Perry, his unforgettable character, and the joy he brought to millions around the globe will undoubtedly live on.
