30 October 2023, Mumbai: The global community mourns Matthew Perry’s sudden demise. Widely recognized as Chandler Bing, the actor tragically passed away in his jacuzzi, discovered lifeless by his assistant who promptly called 911, suspecting a heart attack. Perry, aged 54, had portrayed one of sitcom history’s cherished characters.
Meanwhile, people have been concerned about how the Friends cast will handle the news. Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, and Matthew Perry were all quite close to one another. Here’s what we know about the surviving five survivors’ reactions to the loss.
chandler bing being relatable for one minute straight, RIP Matthew Perry 💔 pic.twitter.com/aNNYclfDBC
— Friends Addiction (@friendsadiciton) October 29, 2023
Friends Cast’s Grief Over Matthew Perry’s Passing
As per Page Six, Aniston, Cox, Schwimmer, LeBlanc, and Kudrow intend to release a joint statement after Matthew Perry’s passing on October 28 at his Los Angeles residence. The news has left them profoundly devastated. “The cast is reeling from the loss of their brother because that’s what Matty was: their brother,” a source told the portal.
“It’s just devastating,” they added and states again, “They were together through the best of times and worst of times. And when Matty was sick, they protected him, they looked after him fiercely.”
For those unfamiliar, “Friends” aired from 1994 to 2004, running for 10 seasons. Perry starred alongside Cox in the immensely popular sitcom.
As Chandler and Monica are pronounced husband and wife in FRIENDS, the song being played by the string quartet is ‘Everlong’ by Foo Fighters.
Rest in Peace Matthew Perry pic.twitter.com/4WibFcnUfP
— Foo Fighters UK (@FooFightersUK) October 29, 2023
RIP to Matthew Perry aka Chandler Bing. My thoughts are with his family and friends during this truly sad and difficult time. pic.twitter.com/d8KeJDSWM7
— Chandler Bing Parody (@ChandlerBing_12) October 29, 2023
Further Details About Friends
Perry portrayed Chandler Bing, while Cox played Monica Geller in “Friends.” Aniston portrayed Rachel Green, paired with Schwimmer’s Ross Geller. LeBlanc depicted Joey Tribbiani, and Kudrow played Phoebe Buffay. All six actors received immense critical acclaim and popularity for their roles. The cast and the show garnered numerous awards and nominations throughout its run.
Perry Family Releases Statement on Matthew’s Passing
Following Matthew Perry’s passing, his parents and siblings released a statement, expressing their grief and gratitude for the overwhelming support.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend,” they told People. “You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love,” the official statement.
thank you for all the laughs, grown up watching friends. rest peacefully matthew :(( pic.twitter.com/nyTmEsvDl1
— jessica (@bellysinfinite) October 29, 2023
By Vaishnavi Rastogi