Los Angeles, Nov 1: The iconic stars of the beloved TV series ‘Friends’ are mourning the recent demise of their co-star Matthew Perry, who passed away at his Los Angeles residence. Just two days after the sudden news of Perry’s death, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer, the main cast, came together to share their heartfelt feelings in a joint statement, as reported by People magazine. Has reported.
Expressing its deep sorrow, the statement said, “The loss of Matthew has left us completely devastated. We were more than just an artist; we were a family.” The statement continued, “Although there is much to express, at this time, we need time to grieve and heal from this profound loss.”
The joint message was signed by Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc and Schwimmer, reflecting the strong bond they have developed during their time on the show.
Matthew Perry played the charming Chandler Bing for a decade and delivered a brilliant comedic performance that earned him an Emmy nomination in 2002.
In a collective statement released Sunday, ‘Friends’ series co-creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane, along with executive producer Kevin Bright, expressed their shock and deep sorrow over Perry’s passing. It feels unreal. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have him in our lives. He was an extraordinary talent.”
Reflecting on Perry’s remarkable portrayal, he highlighted, “It’s often said that an actor is the epitome of a role, and in Matthew’s case, that’s true. From the moment we saw him bring life to the character of Chandler Bing, I heard, there was no one else for him but us.”
The collective grief and heartfelt tributes underscore the deep impact of Matthew Perry’s talent and his role in shaping the enduring legacy of the iconic series ‘Friends.’