The Chandler Bing actor was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Saturday.
Matthew Perry’s Friends co-stars have paid tribute to the actor, following the sad news of his death.
The Chandler Bing actor was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Saturday night (28th October) at the age of 54.
Leading the early tributes to Perry was Friends actress Maggie Wheeler, who played Perry’s on-screen girlfriend Janice. She shared a picture of them both in the show on her Instagram.
Wheeler wrote: “What a loss. The world will miss you Matthew Perry. The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared.”
Morgan Fairchild, who played Chandler’s mother Nora Bing, added: “I’m heartbroken about the untimely death of my ‘son’ … The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock.”
I’m heartbroken about the untimely death of my “son”, Matthew Perry. The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock. I’m sending love & condolences to his friends & family, especially his dad, John Bennett Perry, who I worked with on Flamingo Road & Falcon Crest. #RIPMatthew pic.twitter.com/QWMsBVJEAr
— Morgan Fairchild (@morgfair) October 29, 2023
Meanwhile, Paget Brewster, who guest starred as Chandler’s girlfriend Kathy in season 4, wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter): “He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after.
“Please read his book. It was his legacy to help. He won’t rest in peace though. He’s already too busy making everyone laugh up there.”
Perry starred in the comedy alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc, appearing throughout its run from 1994 to 2004.
Friends’ production company Warner Bros Television Group also shared in a statement: “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros Television Group family.
“The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans.”