Reaction to the sudden death of the beloved Matthew Perry has been intense. Fans, colleagues and other Hollywood stars are gradually taking to social networks to pay tribute to the sweet and funny Chandler’s legendary interpreter.
Friends are mourned by the family
As thousands poured tributes in honor Matthew PerryOne of the simplest and most moving came directly from the team behind Friends, the sitcom that defined an era and made the actor and his co-stars stars.
The official account of the series actually posted a simple photo of the actor on Instagram with the following words: “We are devastated to hear of the passing of Matthew Perry. He was a true gift to all of us. Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones and all his fans.“
If the other five main cast members of the series haven’t spoken out yet, other cast members from the show have spoken out on social media, such as Maggie Wheeler, who played the unforgettable Janice, Chandler’s accidental girlfriend on the show.
“what a loss The world will miss you, Matthew Perry. The joy you brought to so many in your very short life will endure. I feel blessed by every creative moment we have shared.“
Selma Blair, who played Wendy, Chandler’s colleague in Tulsa who tries to seduce him, opened up about her “oldest friend” on her Instagram.
“My older girlfriend. We all loved Matthew Perry and especially me. Everyday. I loved him unconditionally. And he, me. And I’m broken. Broken heart. Sweet dreams Matt. Sweet memories.”
Morgan Fairchild, Chandler’s mother on the series, responded to this sad news on X (formerly Twitter).
“I am heartbroken by the untimely death of my ‘son’ Matthew Perry. It is a shock to lose such a brilliant young actor. I send my love and sympathy to his friends and family, especially his father, John Bennett Perry, who I worked with on Flamingo Road and Falcon Crest. Rest in peace Matthew.“
Paget Brewster, who played Chandler’s girlfriend Katie in the show’s fourth season, remembered her partner, writing:I’m so sorry about Matthew Perry. He was a favorite of mine on Friends and I saw him every time for the next decades. Read his book. It was his legacy to help. But he won’t rest in peace… he’s already too busy making everyone up there laugh.“
He remembers the stars of The Odd Couple
Tributes have been paid to the late actor by his co-stars from The Odd Couple reboot, of which he was one of the two main stars.
Thomas Lennon posted a simple “good night my friendIt was symbolic on her Instagram account, and Yvette Nicole Brown wrote:Our odd couple family suffered a great loss today. A whole world of entertainment. Too sad to say more: Matt Perry was a sweetheart who deserved more peace in this life. 54 is too young to leave. We love you, Matt!“
Another of his co-stars in the series, Lisa Ann Walter, recalled one of her favorite scenes with the actor: “In My Neighbor’s Murderer – Matthew Perry running through the patio door – this and the following scene were some of the best comedic moments I’ve ever seen. I told him when I got back to The Odd Couple. He smiled so hard I thought he was going to break his face. It was great.“
Wendell Pierce also spoke:Shit. For two years, Matthew Perry was my boss, my colleague, and a generous, kind, and funny man. I pray and hope he is at peace.“
Grace Santo, who also worked on the sitcom, emphasized his kindness: “I will never forget how kind and warm he was to me. He took the time to get to know me when it wasn’t necessary. I will never forget that. Rest in peace, we miss you so much.“
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Alyssa Milano, who performed Matthew Perry in Madame is Served and The School Ball (1988) shared a video of a scene with the actor, writing: “Matt was always the funniest person in the room. And the most pleasant. He was nice. Matty, remember when we used to go play bingo at the church in the valley? You made me laugh such a painful laugh. crying with laughter. You made me laugh and laugh. My condolences to all who loved him.“
Shannen Doherty, with whom the actress was very close, recalled many memories with her friend. A long post on Instagram. “Our friendship lasted a long time. Life really is. I know many are suffering, especially our little gang. He will be missed by many and we will certainly miss him. Yes. I could be more poetic or say it better, but right now the shock and sadness is overwhelming.“
Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, with whom Matthew Perry He went to school and talked about this loss on social media.
Rumer Willis, who played him as a child in the movie Murder My Neighbor, recalled him:He was so kind and funny and sweet to me and my sisters, and I think his comedy and this movie still make me laugh so much, I know he had a lot of challenges in life and brought a lot of joy to people. His comedy, I hope he rests in peace.”
Singer Adele, for her part, briefly stopped a concert in Las Vegas to pay tribute to him in a song. “I will remember this character all my life– he announced on stage before dedicating his song ‘When We Were Young’ to her.
Laura Benanti, who co-starred with the actor on the sitcom Go On, in which he starred, also posted on Instagram:Matt was generous, brilliant and extraordinarily talented. What a devastating loss. Blessed be his memory.”
Mira Sorvino, who starred with him in the 1994 TV movie Parallel Lives, also remembered him:Oh no !!! Matthew Perry!! You sweet, troubled soul!! May you find peace and happiness in heaven, make everyone laugh with your unique spirit!!!“
Natasha Henstridge, his co-star in the cult comedy, in a story posted on Instagram My neighbor is a murderer write: “You are a great man. You brought so much laughter and love to this world. You will be forever missed and forever remembered.”
Viola Davis, for her part, focused on her autobiography, Friends, Lovers, and Big Scary Things: A MemoirRecently published and the impact of his work.
“It is devastating. Your book has touched so many people who are close to my heart. People that no one sees and the most disposable. It was a gift. Beyond the joy you brought to so many, your heart reigned supreme. Rest well…know you brought love.“
Octavia Spencer paid tribute to the comedian in an Instagram post, writing: “I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Matthew Perry today. His gift to the world will always be remembered. I send my love to Matthew’s family, friends and colleagues and millions of fans around the world.“
Finally Warner Bros. Television, which produced FriendsAccording to the press release:We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly talented actor and an indelible member of the Warner Bros. family. TV group. The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world and his legacy will live on in the hearts of many. This is a heartbreaking day and we send our love to his family, loved ones and all of his loyal fans.“
NBC, which broadcast Friends and goadded: “We are incredibly saddened by the untimely passing of Matthew Perry. He has brought so much joy to hundreds of millions of people around the world with his perfect comedic timing and wicked wit. His legacy will live on for countless generations.“
Source: Allocine
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
