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William Earl After news broke that “Friends” star Matthew Perry died on Saturday, his co-stars on the iconic sitcom started to pay tribute to the Chandler Bing actor. “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates.

The stars of Friends are speaking out for the first time about the death of Matthew Perry.

addictions that plagued him from creeping across the front door.Before his death on Saturday, aged just 54, in the jacuzzi at the new home he had moved into three weeks ago, the multi-millionaire surrounded himself with friends who really were there for him.His core group included his longtime assistant Briana Bracanto, who with his blessing had just left to become a personal trainer; his sober coach and friend, Erin, who lived with him at his Malibu pad during the pandemic lockdown and even joined him during rehab stints (Perry said she saved his life when his colon burst); and of course his “Friends” co-stars, who regularly checked in on him.But, his long-time friend and former trainer, Jon Paul Crimi, another of the group, told The Post Monday: “Matthew did struggle. It’s hard because sometimes the people we love the most are the ones we can’t help, like family.”Brancanto, 34, paid a heartfelt tribute to Perry – who played the wisecracking Chandler Bing in the NBC mega-hit – as she thanked the star for allowing her to “take care of him” for 7 years.Perry had revealed in his autobiography that five years ago, aged 49, his colon had burst from opioid abuse, leaving him in a coma for two weeks and recovering in hospital for 5 months.

Bing be any more important to “Friends”? “Friends” was the biggest show in the world when it aired from 1994-2004 (and, to this day, it’s still a hit on streaming services). It wouldn’t have been the same without Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), who managed to be the heart, soul and sarcastic funny bone of the show. On Saturday, Perry tragically died at age 54, reportedly by drowning in a hot tub at his California home.

People. “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.”Perry played Chandler Bing on the NBC comedy during the show’s 10-year run from 1994 to 2004.

One of Matthew Perry’s best remembered onscreen parents is opening up after his death.

The entire Friends cast is rightfully in shock and disbelief over what happened to their longtime pal Matthew Perry. Like many of us, they’re also trying to wrap their heads around how this happened — and one of them reportedly has a heartbreaking theory!

about Matthew Perry following the “Friends” alum’s death at age 54 on Saturday.The Oscar winner shared an emotional tribute for the late star via Instagram on Sunday.“I met Matthew Perry in 1993 at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts. We were both there for most of the summer doing plays. He was so funny and so sweet and so much fun to be with,” Paltrow, 51, began.“We drove out to swim in creeks, had beers in the local college bar, kissed in a field of long grass.

the genius of Robin Williams, when he died in 2014, and they won’t question the genius of Perry, who died Oct. 28 at the too-young age of 54 — and created comedy gold for 10 years as a shining star in the “Friends” firmament along with Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer.Perry was at the head of that supersized comedy class with his wisecracking Chandler Bing, one of the most indelible characters in television history.

On Sunday, the world woke up to the devastating news that Matthew Perry - most known for playing the character of Chandler Bing in Friends - had passed away at his Los Angeles home. It's thought the 54 year drowned in his jacuzzi, with the Los Angeles Police department stating that "foul play is not suspected." In the days since Matthew's passing, the actor has received a slew of tributes and condolences from his fans to fellow celebrities. One celeb and fan yet to speak out is Courteney Cox, who played Matthew's on screen wife, Monica Geller in the iconic sitcom.

The creators of Friends have shared a touching tribute to Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on the show, following the sad news of his death. Show creators Marta Kauffman, David Crane and Kevin Bright expressed their deep sadness at his passing in a joint statement to Deadline.They said: "We will always cherish the joy, the light, the blinding intelligence he brought to every moment not just to his work, but in life as well." They described Matthew as a "beloved friend" with a "selfless heart" and said they felt blessed to have known him and praised his brilliant talent.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter A rainy day in Manhattan didn’t stop hundreds of “Friends” fans from braving the downpour to honor Matthew Perry, who died on Saturday at age 54. People of all ages and backgrounds gathered by the “Friends” building in New York’s West Village to pay their respects to Perry and pose for pictures outside of the show’s iconic apartment. Despite the dreary weather, dozens of flower bouquets and handmade signs with phrases like “the one where we all lost a friend” were piled on the southwest corner of Bedford and Grove near the cozy neighborhood restaurant The Little Owl.

The Friends cast are mourning their “brother” Matthew Perry’s tragic death.

Michaela Zee Matthew Perry discussed what he wanted to be remembered for most during an interview that occurred a year before his death. The “Friends” star died Saturday at age 54. Perry spoke publicly about his legacy on the “Q With Tom Power” podcast in 2022 while promoting his memoir “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.” “I would like to be remembered as somebody who lived well, loved well, was a seeker,” Perry said.

The “Friends” alum died of an apparent drowning at his California home on Saturday.“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother,” Perry’s family said in a statement to People on Sunday. “Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend.”They add: “You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.”Perry was found dead in the hot tub of his home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of LA just after 4 p.m. Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey told CNN that the call came in at 4:07 p.m.

went on the “Q with Tom Power” podcast in Toronto to promote his memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” and candidly discussed his legacy.“I would like to be remembered as somebody who lived well, loved well, was a seeker,” Perry said. “And his paramount thing is that he wants to help people.

Saturday Night Live season 49 is back in its third week with a roller coaster of feels.

Matthew Perry died at the age of 54 on Saturday of an apparent drowning. Just hours after the news broke, “Saturday Night Live” paid tribute to the beloved “Friends” actor during their latest episode in Season 49.Comedian Nate Bargatze hosted this weekend’s “SNL” with musical guest the Foo Fighters.During the NBC sketch series, a black and white photo of the actor and his name appeared on the screen.At the height of “Friends” in the mid-1990s, Perry hosted “SNL” for an October 4, 1997 episode.

Saturday Night Live has paid tribute to Friends star Matthew Perry after reports emerged yesterday (October 28) that the actor died, aged 54.Perry was reportedly found unresponsive due to suspected drowning on Saturday (October 28), per reports from TMZ and the LA Times. While Perry is believed to have drowned, a confirmed cause of death has yet to be announced.Perry was best known for playing the role of Chandler Bing in the beloved ’90s sitcom, Friends, alongside Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow.Perry hosted Saturday Night Live in 1997 at the height of his Friends fame and following his starring role opposite Salma Hayek in Fools Rush In.This week’s episode was hosted by Nate Bargatze with the Foo Fighters as musical guests.

Friends star Matthew Perry who was found dead "after drowning in his jacuzzi at home", tragically posted his last picture of himself on Instagram with his father just two weeks ago. In the snap, the actor, 54, who wore tracksuit bottoms and a polo shirt, smiled with John, 82, as they held cups of fizzy drinks.

Justin Trudeau has paid tribute to Friends star Matthew Perry after his tragic death on Saturday, 28 October, aged 54. Matthew was found unresponsive in a jacuzzi at his house in Los Angeles after police were called to reports of a cardiac arrest. Remembering his friend, the Canadian prime minister, 51, wrote on Twitter: "Matthew Perry's passing is shocking and saddening.

Friends co-stars Maggie Wheeler and Morgan Fairchild have paid tribute to their co-star Matthew Perry, who has passed away at the age of 54. The actor, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit US comedy Friends, died following a tragic accident at his home in Los Angeles on 28 October. Maggie Wheeler, who played Janice Hosenstein, Chandler's on-off girlfriend in the early series, shared her heartfelt tribute on Instagram.

Friends star Matthew Perry, 54, has been tragically found dead after 'drowning in his hot tub'.The much-loved actor was discovered unconscious in his Los Angeles home. Emergency services rushed to his home after receiving a call at 4.07pm that the star had suffered a cardiac arrest. But when they arrived, they reportedly found the star lifeless in his hot tub.

Matthew Perry, the actor best known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on Friends, has sadly died at the age of 54.

Matthew Perry shared a very rare photo with his dad, actor John Bennett Perry, via Instagram on Sunday.“Here is me, and my father John, both holding a beverage,” he captioned the image.In the pic, the father-son duo are in fact holding a beverage each as they pose in what appears to be the “Friends” alum’s living room.The “Odd Couple” alum, 54, and his dad, 82, are standing next to a billiard pool table and in front of a purple coach and sign that reads, “I forget what I forgot.”The “17 Again” actor has been more vocal on social media as of late. Days earlier, he took a snapshot of his backyard and wrote, “Why can Elon Musk send a woman to the moon and not be able to invent a silent leaf blower?”The pair previously worked alongside of each other in the 1997 film “Fools Rush In.” John even appeared in the season 4 episode of “Friends” titled “The One with Rachel’s New Dress,” in which he played the father of Joshua, a love interest that Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel dated.Matthew has remained close with his “Friends” costars, which also includes Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc.

be any further off?A resurfaced Star magazine spread from 2004 predicting what the cast of “Friends” would look like in 2024 is making its rounds on Instagram and Reddit for being, well, “rude,” as one fan put it. The magazine claims to have used “computer magic” to see how Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green), Courteney Cox (Monica Geller), David Schwimmer (Ross Geller), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay),(Chandler Bing) and Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani) would all look 20 years later.

The cast of Friends will always be there for us, but it might just be in the form of re-runs of the beloved sitcom.

Former Friends director James Burrows is speaking out about his experience working with one of the actors on the set, saying they weren’t funny.