After Matthew Perry's shocking death on Saturday at age 54, the outpouring of grief from fans and fellow celebrities was swift. Almost conspicuously absent from the statements, tweets, and Instagram posts were remarks from his fellow 'Friends' cast members.
Yesterday, the five issued a joint statement on Perry's passing.
'Friends' Cast React to Matthew Perry's Death: 'We Are All So Utterly Devastated' https://t.co/iLVlyqmAqk
— Variety (@Variety) October 30, 2023
After news broke that “Friends” star Matthew Perry died on Saturday, his co-stars on the iconic sitcom started to pay tribute to the Chandler Bing actor.
“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 wrote in a statement to People on Monday. “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.”
The statement was originally issued to People.
Matthew Perry's 'Friends' Costars Speak Out After His Death: 'We Are All So Utterly Devastated' (Exclusive) https://t.co/t4SQxAIVfL
— People (@people) October 30, 2023
We expect more to come from his co-stars after they've had time to grieve and process his passing.
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Rest well sir. You will be missed. 😞 https://t.co/uuS90mP1op pic.twitter.com/6XsvYJSXbX
— JRDN (@jordananimate) October 30, 2023
Deeply missed.
As we all. Matthew had a great impact in our lives and so did the rest of the cast of Friends. Loved his work in '17 again' as well. What a phenomenal actor. Rest in Power, Matthew.
— Ksana (@bigarms4me) October 30, 2023
Many people, this writer included, were fond of Perry and are saddened by his passing.
His death has left such an impact on his fans. I only know the grief i have felt losing family and friends. May you all find peace in your hearts for the friend you walked through both the hard times and good with.
— geekylady (@geekylady) October 31, 2023
Amen.
We are mourning the loss of one of our beloved actors. They are mourning the loss of one of their brothers. Let them mourn in peace, they deserve privacy as much as his family does. Rest in peace, Matty.😔 https://t.co/0y3psbauyD
— Beltrán (@beltranpal) October 30, 2023
Yes, they do.
Meanwhile, Hank Azaria, who guest starred on 'Friends', credited Perry with helping him get sober:
Hank Azaria reveals ‘brother’ Matthew Perry brought him to first AA meeting, helped him get sober https://t.co/T9n0mNN1TX pic.twitter.com/if064g40hZ
— New York Post (@nypost) October 31, 2023
Hank Azaria is remembering his “brother” Matthew Perry for being there in a time of need.
The “Birdcage” actor, who has been sober for 17 years, credited the late “Friends” star for bringing him to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) for the first time.
“The whole first year I was sober, we went to meetings together,” Azaria recalled in an emotional video message shared on Instagram Sunday.
“As a sober person, [Perry] was so caring and giving and wise. And he totally helped me get sober,” he continued.
“I really wish he could have found it in himself to stay with the sober life more consistently.”
Watch the statement here:
— Hank Azaria (@HankAzaria) October 29, 2023
Heartbreaking.
The more I hear from Matthew's friends, the more familiar the story becomes.
— Swede Duck 🦦 (@SwedeDuck) October 30, 2023
My Dad died at 55 after years of battling addiction. When your loved one has multiple spans of sobriety, you're so hopeful for them, and it makes their loss (whatever the cause) even more devastating. https://t.co/HCEw7zBHx7
Well said.
I'm still emotional about this. Not just bc of his celebrity but his humaness. We are all alike in this. We all have something, demons or not, that we fight. No one is above this. If they say they are, they're lying [to themselves and the world].
— LaterLaterLater2 (@OhF_ingNo2) October 30, 2023
Be kind. To yourself & others ♡ https://t.co/rf8Ed6JBc1
Solid advice.
As of Monday, The LA County Medical Examiner has not issued a cause of death for Perry, instead indicating additional investigation is necessary, although the actor's body was released to his next of kin. We are sure there will be more tributes when a memorial, public or private, is planned.
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