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Fans and celebrities have come out in numbers to mourn Matthew Perry‘s death while sympathizing with his family following the news of his passing. On Saturday, news broke that the actor who played Chandler Bing in the sitcom Friends died in his Los Angeles home. Per the reports, his assistant found him unresponsive in his hot tub after returning from an errand. Since his passing, multiple tributes have poured in from fans and celebrities left devastated by his sudden death at 54.
Stars Pay Tribute to Michael Perry After His Death
The actor and comedian known to many as Chandler Bing became a Hollywood sensation in the nineties thanks to his comedic banters on Friends. Hence, his passing struck a deep blow to many fans and stars alike. Many have taken to social media to pour their hearts out in emotional tributes, reflecting on his contributions to the industry and his impact on their lives. Maggie Wheeler, who played Matthew Perry’s love interest Janice on Friends, mourned his death on social media, writing,
“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. “
Another Friends co-star, Aisha Tyler, also shared a heartfelt tribute, describing Matthew Perry as having a “gentleness and generosity of spirit that was unparalleled.” In her tribute, Morgan Fairchild, who portrayed Chandler’s mom, admitted Matthew Perry’s death left her heartbroken and shocked. She described “her son” as a brilliant young actor, also extending love to his family. Friend’s official social media page joined the outpouring, writing,
“We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry’s passing. He was a true gift to us all. Our heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans.”
Aside from his Friends co-stars, other celebrities paid their last respects to the actor via social media. Shannen Doherty, Gwyneth Paltrow, Olivia Munn, Kaley Cuoco, Viola Davis, and Rumer Willis offered their tributes, wishing the family the fortitude and strength to live through this trying moment.
Friend Actor’s Family React to His Death
Amid the emotional tributes pouring in for Matthew Perry, his family finally reacted to his death via a statement. In the statement, the aggrieved family admitted his death came so suddenly. They also thanked the public for their love and support so far with warm tributes. The statement read,
“We 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.”
Initial reports state the cause of his death was drowning; however, the cause has not yet been confirmed as they are waiting on the results of an autopsy that could take weeks to complete. They suspect no foul play in his death and have also ruled out drugs and alcohol as possible factors despite his history of substance abuse. As the world stands still to mourn a legend who brought so much joy to many with his onscreen works, one can’t but hope his legacy continues to live on beyond Friends.