Cast Members of ‘Friends’ Express Profound Sorrow Over the Loss of Matthew Perry, Describing Their Devastation as ‘Incomprehensible’

The leading actors from the iconic television show “Friends” have expressed their profound sorrow following the shocking demise of Matthew Perry.

“Inexpressibly saddened by Matthew’s passing, we were more than mere colleagues on set; we were a family,” declared Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer in a collective statement released to People magazine on Monday.

From 1994 until 2004, Perry starred alongside Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, and Schwimmer in all episodes across the show’s ten seasons, which aired on NBC. Perry was discovered deceased in his Los Angeles residence this past Saturday at the age of 54.

“At this moment, we wish to focus on mourning and comprehending this incomprehensible loss,” the joint statement continued. “In due course, we will share further thoughts. Currently, our love and thoughts are directed towards Matthew’s family, friends, and all those who cherished him globally.”

This collective statement represents the first public comments from Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, and Schwimmer regarding Perry’s untimely death.

The cause of Perry’s death remains undisclosed, pending further investigation. The Los Angeles County Coroner has deferred establishing a definitive cause, stating that it may require several weeks.

Among those publicly mourning Perry was Salma Hayek, his co-star in the 1997 romantic comedy “Fools Rush In”—a film Perry once regarded as among his best works.

“The magnitude of this grief has taken days to sink in,” Hayek conveyed via an Instagram post. “When you collaborate with someone in fulfilling dreams, a unique bond forms. Over the years, we often found ourselves fondly reflecting on that transformative period in our lives, filled with nostalgia and thankfulness. You departed far too soon, yet I will forever hold dear your humor, resilience, and kind spirit.”

Fans across the globe are also mourning Perry’s passing, including those who have left floral arrangements and heartfelt messages at the New York building that served as the series’ exterior setting.

Others closely affiliated with the show have conveyed their sadness, including its co-creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane, who stated, echoing the series’ signature episode-naming convention, “This indeed is The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken.”

Likewise, Morgan Fairchild, who portrayed Chandler Bing’s mother on the show, and Maggie Wheeler, who played Bing’s on-and-off girlfriend Janice, offered comparable expressions of grief.

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More about Matthew Perry’s death

• People Magazine Statement
• NBC’s “Friends” Series Overview
• Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office
• Salma Hayek’s Instagram Post
• Biography of Matthew Perry