‘Friends’ guest co-stars who have reacted to Matthew Perry’s death
nypost.comdied of an apparent drowning incident at his California home on Saturday. He was 54.He famously portrayed the sarcastic and charming Chandler Bing on “Friends” alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer. “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew.
We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” the cast wrote in a joint statement, obtained by People on Monday. “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.”“In time we will say more, as and when we are able,” the statement continued. “For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”His co-stars from his other projects, including Salma Hayek and Ione Skye, have also reacted to his death.“Friends” ran on NBC for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004.
See below which guest stars of the famed sitcom have spoken out about Perry so far. Aisha Tyler, 53, who appeared on “Friends” as both Joey’s (Matt LeBlanc) and Ross’ (David Schwimmer) love interest Charlie Wheeler during Seasons 9 and 10, remembered Perry via Instagram on Saturday.“He had a gentleness and generosity of spirit that was unparalleled.
I learned how to tell a joke perfectly just by watching him work,” she wrote. “And I will never forget the moment he leaned in, on my first night of taping Friends, to tell me warmly, ‘get ready for your life to change.’ Rest well, Matthew Perry.
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