00:00 The Friends cast is grieving the loss of Matthew Perry.
00:05 Two days after the 54-year-old's shocking death, his co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courtney
00:10 Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer have addressed their close friend's
00:14 passing for the first time.
00:16 "We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew.
00:21 We were more than just castmates, we are a family.
00:25 There is so much to say, but right now we're going to take a moment to grieve and process
00:29 this unfathomable loss," the castmates wrote in a joint statement obtained by NBC News,
00:34 adding, "In time, we will say more, as and when we are able.
00:38 For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone
00:43 who left him around the world."
00:46 Perry played the charismatic Chandler Bing on Friends for 10 years.
00:50 The hit NBC sitcom made the cast, household names, and real-life friends forever.
00:56 The series' co-creators Marta Kaufman and David Crane, as well as executive producer
01:00 Kevin Bright, issued a joint statement on Sunday, writing in part, quote, "We are
01:04 shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew's passing.
01:09 It still seems impossible.
01:11 All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as a part of our lives.
01:15 He was a brilliant talent," adding, "We send all of our love to his family and friends.
01:21 This truly is the one where our hearts are broken."
01:26 Perry was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, October 28, a representative
01:30 and law enforcement officials confirmed to NBC News.
01:34 Law enforcement officials tell AXS Hollywood they got a 911 call around 4 p.m. and responded
01:39 to his home for a water rescue.
01:41 No apparent foul play is suspected, per law enforcement officials.
01:46 Since news of his passing broke, several Hollywood stars have paid tribute to the late star.
01:51 On Monday, Salma Hayek mourned the death of her former Fools Rush In co-star on Instagram,
01:57 writing,
01:58 "Two days ago I woke up to the shocking news that Matthew Perry is no longer with
02:02 us.
02:03 It's taken me a couple of days to process this profound sadness.
02:07 There is a special bond that happens when you share dreams with someone and together
02:11 you work towards them.
02:13 I was very moved last year when Matthew shared on his Instagram stories how much he loved
02:17 Fools Rush In and how he thought that film we did together was possibly his best movie."
02:24 Salma and Matthew starred in the 1997 comedy that followed two strangers who had a one-night
02:29 stand in Las Vegas that resulted in a pregnancy.
02:33 Following the film, the two stayed in touch and Salma says they often look back at their
02:37 successful careers, writing,
02:40 "Throughout the years, he and I found ourselves reminiscing about that meaningful time in
02:44 our lives with a deep sense of nostalgia and gratitude.
02:48 My friend, you are gone much too soon, but I will continue to cherish your silliness,
02:53 your perseverance, your lovely heart.
02:56 Farewell, sweet Matthew.
02:57 We will never forget you."
03:00 Gwyneth Paltrow took to Instagram on Sunday to honor Matthew, writing,
03:03 "I met Matthew Perry in 1993 at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts.
03:09 We were both there for most of the summer doing plays.
03:12 He was so funny and so sweet and so much fun to be with.
03:16 We drove out to Swimming Creek, had beers in the local college bar, kissed in a field
03:20 of long grass," she wrote, adding,
03:23 "It was a magical summer.
03:25 He had shot the pilot of Friends, but it had not aired yet.
03:28 He was nervous, hoping his big break was just around the corner.
03:32 It was."
03:34 The star noted the two ended up drifting apart, but she said she was always, quote, "happy
03:39 to see him."
03:41 Selma Blair also honored her late friend on Instagram, writing,
03:44 "My oldest boyfriend.
03:46 All of us loved Matthew Perry and I did especially.
03:49 Every day.
03:50 I loved him unconditionally and he me.
03:53 And I'm broken.
03:54 Brokenhearted.
03:55 Sweet dreams, Matty.
03:57 Sweet dreams."
03:59 Shannen Doherty reflected on her longtime friendship with Perry in an emotional post
04:02 on Instagram, writing in part, quote,
04:04 "Our friendship spanned a long time.
04:07 A lifetime, really.
04:08 I know many are hurting, especially our little gang.
04:11 He will be missed by many and definitely by us.
04:14 Yes, I could be more poetic or say things better, but right now, shock and sadness prevail."
04:21 Adele also paid tribute to Perry during her Las Vegas residency show on Saturday night,
04:27 saying in part, according to the Los Angeles Times, quote,
04:30 "Perry was a really big part of my life and he was so open with his struggles with addiction
04:35 and sobriety, which I think is incredibly, incredibly brave.
04:40 And yeah, I just wanted to say how much I love what he did for all of us, especially
04:45 what he did for me."
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