Death of Matthew Perry: Friends actors say they are “totally devastated”

by time news

2023-10-31 04:21:39

This is their first reaction since the terrible news. On Monday, the actors of the series “Friends” explained that they were “totally devastated” after the death of actor Matthew Perry, who played their comrade “Chandler” in this cult series.

“We are all completely devastated by the loss of Matthew,” explained Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer in a joint statement, their first speaking since the death on Saturday. “We were more than just film colleagues. We are a family “.

“We will take a moment to grieve and digest this unfathomable loss”

The actor died at the age of 54. He was found unconscious on Saturday by his assistant in his jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home. Since this thunderclap, his companions from “Friends” had remained silent.

“There is so much to say, but for now we will take a moment to grieve and digest this unfathomable loss,” they explained in their press release. “For now, our thoughts and love are with Matty’s family, his friends and all those who loved him around the world. »

New York, October 30, 2023, the day after the announcement of the death of Matthew Perry. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Matthew Perry struggled for years with his addiction to painkillers and alcohol. The cause of his death is not yet known. His unexpected death sparked a flood of tributes, from major Hollywood figures to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

A true cultural phenomenon, “Friends” left its mark on a generation of viewers. It tells the adventures of a group of happy friends – Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Ross and Chandler – in New York, punctuated by romantic relationships including one between Monica and Chandler and the endless saga between Rachel and Ross.

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