"Matthew Perry Was Like Family to Us"…'Friends' Co-Stars Mourn

Perry, in Memoir "Colleagues Are Like Penguins"
"Support Me Until I Can Walk"

Matthew Perry and his fellow actors from the American sitcom 'Friends' expressed their condolences on Perry's death.

Local U.S. media, including the Los Angeles (LA) Times, reported on the 30th (local time) that the actors who starred alongside Perry in 'Friends' released a joint statement.

Matthew Perry was found dead at his home in the United States on the 28th (local time). The photo shows a scene from the American sitcom "Friends: The Reunion" in which he appeared. [Image source=HBO YouTube]

The main cast members who appeared in the drama with Perry for about 10 years?Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer?stated in the statement, "We are all deeply devastated by the loss of Matthew," emphasizing, "We were more than just co-stars. We were a family."

They continued, "There is so much to say, but for now, we want to take time to grieve and process this immeasurable loss," adding, "Our thoughts and love are with Matt (Matthew Perry's nickname), his family, friends, and everyone around the world who loved him."

Matthew Perry played the role of Chandler Bing in 'Friends.' Maggie Wheeler, who played Chandler's girlfriend in the early episodes, wrote on social media, "The world will miss Matthew Perry."

Morgan Fairchild, who portrayed Chandler's mother, also said, "My heart is broken over the sudden death of my son Matthew Perry," calling it "a shock to lose such a wonderful young actor."

Matthew Perry and his 'Friends' co-stars. [Image source=Wavve]

Earlier, Perry was found dead at his home in LA on the 28th. He was 54 years old, and his death shocked not only the 'Friends' cast but fans worldwide.

According to the American entertainment media 'People,' Perry confessed in his memoir published last year that he had been battling drug addiction. He also revealed that his co-stars on 'Friends' always supported him.

Perry expressed his gratitude, saying, "They all understood and waited for me. It was like penguins," explaining, "In nature, when a penguin is sick or seriously injured, other penguins surround it and support it until it can walk on its own. That’s exactly what the cast did for me."