October 29th 2023.
Tributes have been pouring in for Matthew Perry, the beloved Friends actor who was found dead at his home over the weekend at age 54.
Maggie Wheeler, who played Perry's on-off girlfriend Janice Hosenstein during the early series of the TV show, paid tribute to him on Instagram. She shared a picture of the pair and wrote, “What a loss. The world will miss you Matthew 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.”
Morgan Fairchild, who portrayed Perry's on-screen mother and erotic novel writer Nora Bing, expressed her shock on Twitter. She wrote, “I'm heartbroken about the untimely death of my ‘son’, Matthew Perry. The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock. I'm sending love and condolences to his friends and family, especially his dad, John Bennett Perry, who I worked with on Flamingo Road and Falcon Crest.”
Perry was one of the most familiar faces on television during the 10 series of Friends, which became a pop culture phenomenon. He was nominated for an Emmy for his role in the show and starred alongside Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, and Courteney Cox. The actors reunited on screen for the first time in 2021.
Perry's other notable TV work includes the short-lived Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip, written by West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin, while he also starred in several films, including Fools Rush In, opposite Salma Hayek and his father John.
US actress Mira Sorvino, who starred alongside Perry in 1994 film Parallel Lives, said on Twitter, “Oh no!!! Matthew Perry!! You sweet, troubled soul!! May you find peace and happiness in Heaven, making everyone laugh with your singular wit!!!” Legally Blonde star Selma Blair described Perry as her “oldest boy friend”, saying, “All of us loved Matthew Perry, and I did especially. Every day. I loved him unconditionally. And he me. And I'm broken. Broken hearted. Sweet dreams Matty. Sweet dreams.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also paid tribute to Perry, who attended the same school as him. He wrote, “Matthew Perry's passing is shocking and saddening. I'll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them. Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved – and you will be missed.”
Warner Bros, the entertainment company which made Friends, said in a statement, “Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros Television Group family. The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans.”
Perry had struggled with addiction and anxiety during his time on Friends, which he described in his memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing which was published in 2022. He will be remembered fondly for bringing joy and laughter to millions of people around the world.
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