Hollywood is mourning the loss of Matthew Perry. Following the heartbreaking news that the “Friends” star passed away at the age of 5s, social media was flooded with touching tributes to the late actor. The official social media account for the sitcom “Friends,” which Perry starred in as Chandler Bing from 1994 to 2004, shared their condolences on X. “We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry’s passing. He was a true gift to us all. Our heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans,” the account shared. Selma Blair, Shannen Doherty, and more also honored Perry on social media just hours after his death. “Saturday Night Live” shared a portrait of the late actor at the end of the show. The actor died in an apparent drowning Oct. 28, a representative and law enforcement officials confirmed to NBC News.
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Matthew Perry's family has issued a statement to his fans following his sudden death.
The "Friends" star died of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home Oct. 28, his rep and law enforcement sources told NBC News. He was 54.
"We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother," his family said in a statement to People Oct 29. "Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend."
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The statement continued, "You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love."
Perry is survived by his father, actor John Bennett Perry, his mother, journalist Suzanne Morrison, his stepfather, "Dateline" correspondent Keith Morrison, and five siblings — Caitlin Morrison, Emily Morrison, Will Morrison, Madeline Morrison and Maria Perry.
Less than two weeks before his death, the actor shared a photo of himself with his dad on Instagram, writing, "Here is me, and my father John, both holding a beverage."
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Following his death, the star received a slew of online tributes from fans and fellow celebs, including former costars such as Maggie Wheeler, who played his ex-girlfriend Janice on Friends.
"What a loss," she wrote on Instagram alongside a pic of the two. "The world will miss you Mathew Perry. The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared."
In addition, hours after Matthew's death, "Saturday Night Live" also honored the actor during its live broadcast.
