The âFriendsâ cast spoke out following the loss of late co-star Matthew Perry.
Fellow castmates from the hit television series â Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, and David Schwimmer gave a joint statement to People two days after Perryâs death.
âWe are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,â they wrote.
The statement continued, âThere is so much to say, but right now weâre going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.â
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âIn time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Mattyâs family, his Friends, and everyone who loved him around the world,â they concluded.
âFriendsâ aired on NBC from 1994-2004.
On Monday, Perryâs ex-fiancee Molly Hurtwiz, 32, who he was engaged to from 2020-2021, posted a touching tribute to him on her Instagram page. She gave insight into who he was apart from a beloved star on the popular sitcom.
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âWhile I loved him deeper than I could comprehend, he was complicated, and he caused pain like Iâd never known. No one in my adult life has had a more profound impact on me than Matthew Langford Perry,â she wrote.
She added, âI have tremendous gratitude for that, for everything I learned from our relationship.â
Perry was found dead in his jacuzzi on Oct. 28 following an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home, TMZ reported. He was 54 years old.
The LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division handling Perryâs death investigation confirmed to People no foul play was suspected âat this time.â
Following the news of his passing, Perryâs family issued a statement.
âWe are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend. You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love,â they said, per People.