Following his untimely death on Saturday, celebrities from all around the world are paying their respects to Matthew Perry.
According to law enforcement officials and the Los Angeles Times, the actor, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, was discovered dead in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home yesterday afternoon. 54 was his age.
Maggie Wheeler, who portrayed Janice, Matthew’s previous romantic interest, on Friends, posted on Instagram, saying, “What a loss.” “Matt Perry, the world will miss you. Your too brief life will live on in the happiness you offered to so many. Every creative moment we had makes me feel so very blessed. ❥️
His mother on the programme, Morgan Fairchild, expressed her sorrow on his sudden passing, saying, “It is shocking to lose such a talented young actor. Love and condolences go out to his friends and family, particularly to his father, John Bennett Perry, with whom I had the pleasure of working on Flamingo Road and Falcon Crest. #MatthewRIP”
“I’m so sad to hear about Matthew Perry’s passing,” Rumer Willis wrote. When I was little, I used to watch him and my dad perform Whole 9 and Whole 10 Yards while I was on the set. He was really nice, humorous, and sweet to my sisters and me. I think his physical humour and that movie still make me laugh a lot. I know he faced many obstacles in life, but his humour made a lot of people laugh. I hope he is able to rest in peace.”
“Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening,” stated Justin Trudeau. I know that people all throughout the world will always remember the joy he offered them, and I myself will never forget the games we used to play in the playground. Matthew, I appreciate all of the laughs. You will be missed, and you were loved.”
Tom Green was additionally “shocked and saddened to just hear about the passing of Matthew Perry in a tragic drowning.” “He is one of the many gifted and amazing success stories from my hometown of Ottawa, Canada,” he went on. Peace be with you, Matthew.”
Mia Sorvino wrote on X, expressing her dismay: “Oh no!!! Hey Matthew Perry! You fragile, troubled person! May you find contentment and serenity in heaven while entertaining everyone with your unique sense of humour!””What a heartbreaking news to read,” tweeted George Takei. “My heart goes out to his loved ones and long-time cast mates.”
In an Instagram post, Selma Blair recalled Matthew as her “oldest boy friend”. “I loved Matthew Perry more than the rest of us did. Each and every day. My love for him was unwavering. And I him. I’m also broken. crushed to pieces. Matty, sweet dreams. Dreams sweet.”
Adele honoured Matthew at a gig yesterday night as well. “I’ll always remember that character,” she remarked, alluding to his well-known role from Friends. “He’s probably the best comedic character of all time.” Matthew was also commended by Adele for being “so open with his struggles with addiction and sobriety,” which she described as “incredibly, so brave.”
Melissa Rivers, on the other hand, said: “Today, a high school classmate passed away. Such sorrow. Too soon gone. “RIP ????.”
Matthew’s life was also honoured by his fans; you can read more about it here.
Maggie Wheeler
What a loss, commented Wheeler, who portrayed Chandler’s long-time girlfriend Janice, on Instagram. Mathew Perry, you will be missed by all. We shall never forget the joy you brought to so many throughout your far too brief existence. We had so many creative moments together that I feel incredibly grateful.
Morgan Fairchild
Kathleen Turner
Chandler’s parent, Turner, expressed her sadness to People, saying, “I am very sad for Matthew.” She also said, “He had a good sense of humour and a good heart.” He had a strong social sense, which I think is crucial, particularly for an actor.
Hank Azaria
David, the love interest of Phoebe Buffay, was portrayed by Azaria, a recurrent guest performer on Friends, in a video homage that she posted on Instagram. Azaria claimed that Perry, his “first friend” in Los Angeles, had assisted him in overcoming his own addictions and had brought him to his first meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). In the video, Azaria stated, “We laughed a lot and we drank a lot together.” “In the beginning of our careers, we supported one another,” Azaria remarked. “In person, he was the funniest man ever; he was just as funny as he was on Friends and other things too.”
Selma Blair
Blair, who made an appearance in a ninth-season episode of Friends, wrote, “My oldest boy friend,” as the caption for an Instagram picture. Matthew Perry was adored by all of us, but especially by me. Each and every day. I had unwavering love for him. And I him. I’m also shattered. Heartbroken. Matty, sweet dreams. Dreams sweet.
Paget Brewster
Chandler’s romantic partner, Brewster, wrote on X, saying, “He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after.” Read his book, please. Helping others was his legacy. But he won’t be able to rest in peace. He’s too busy up there making everyone laugh already.
Aisha Tyler
In her own Instagram tribute, Tyler, who portrayed Ross’s romantic interest Charlie Wheeler, said, “I learnt how to tell a joke perfectly just by watching him work.” And I’ll never forget how he gently leaned in to advise me to “get ready for your life to change” on my first night of taping Friends.
Ione Skye
Other than the cast members of Friends, Perry’s admirers and past co-stars have expressed their respects to the late actor, whose credits go all the way back to 1979. Say Anything actress Ione Skye shared a throwback photo of Perry and a snapshot of a recent text exchange, adding, “My last exchange a week ago.” Perry and Skye starred together in 1988’s A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon. I’m incredibly depressed. I adored this man.
In the October 15th correspondence, Perry wrote: “Hey! I hope everything is good. As I was meditating—I do meditate now—”In Your Eyes” began to play. And I realised right away how lovely you are,” the song Say Anything alludesd to.
“Awe,” was her response. I adore that. “Xo,” he replied, “I hope you’re well and happy.”
Kate Hudson
A picture of the two of them laughing together on stage at the 2004 MTV Movie Awards was posted by Hudson on Instagram. “We played tennis and played more tennis, talked endlessly about trials and tribulations of love and then would talk some more as we would laugh our a**es off and then laughed some more,” wrote Hudson. “Everyone in our film and television community who spent time with Matthew feels the same loss as me. You can tell that to be in his presence was to adore him.”
Alyssa Milano
Milano played snippets from Perry’s 1990 short-lived guest appearance on Who’s the Boss? Perry was dubbed the “funniest person in the room” by Milano. and the MOST COURTESOUS.
D.L. Hughley
Hughley told People that he was “so very sad,” having worked with Perry on Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. In addition to being a fantastic and very humorous person, Matthew was a professional. On set, he was consistently extremely kind and considerate. He taught me a lot, and I consider myself fortunate to have collaborated with him.”
