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91ƵFriends91Ƶ creators, actors, family mourn Matthew Perry: 91ƵThe One Where Our Hearts Are Broken91Ƶ

Matthew Perry was widely mourned this weekend by friends, co-stars and some very famous fans, including his childhood classmate, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; his 91ƵFriends91Ƶ mom Morgan Fairchild; and even Adele.

Perry, who played Chandler Bing on NBC91Ƶs 91ƵFriends91Ƶ for 10 seasons,

91ƵThis truly is The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken,91Ƶ 91ƵFriends91Ƶ co-creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane, along with executive producer Kevin Bright, said in a joint statement Sunday.

91ƵWe are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew91Ƶs passing,91Ƶ Kauffman, Crane and Bright wrote. 91ƵWe will always cherish the joy, the light, the blinding intelligence he brought to every moment - not just to his work, but in life as well. He was always the funniest person in the room. More than that, he was the sweetest, with a giving and selfless heart.91Ƶ

Perry91Ƶs family also gave a statement to People Magazine, writing that they are heartbroken by the loss.

91ƵMatthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend,91Ƶ the family said. 91ƵYou all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.91Ƶ

Others, some who knew him, some who didn91Ƶt, took to social media to express their grief.

Trudeau, who attended elementary school with Perry while their parents worked together, wrote a tribute on X, formerly Twitter.

91ƵI91Ƶll 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,91Ƶ Trudeau wrote. 91ƵThanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved 91Ƶ and you will be missed.91Ƶ

Perry91Ƶs mother served as press secretary to Trudeau91Ƶs father, Pierre Trudeau, during his time as prime minister.

Adele took a moment to talk about him during her show in Las Vegas on Saturday night. She recalled how his work made her laugh and said that even though she91Ƶd never met him, there is a strange thing that happens sometimes when an entertainer dies that makes you feel personally sad.

91ƵI just want to say how much I love what he did for us,91Ƶ she said to the cheering crowd.

Saturday Night Live also showed a tribute card for Perry during the weekend91Ƶs episode. Perry once hosted the show, in 1997, which featured one sketch where he played Matt LeBlanc91Ƶs character Joey and Colin Quinn played Chandler.

Fairchild, who played Chandler91Ƶs mother on 91ƵFriends91Ƶ wrote on X, that she was 91Ƶheartbroken about the untimely death of my 91Ƶson91Ƶ.91Ƶ

91ƵThe loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock. I91Ƶm sending love & condolences to his friends & family, especially his dad,91Ƶ Fairchild wrote.

She had also worked with Perry91Ƶs father, actor John Bennett Perry, on several television series.

Another frequent 91ƵFriends91Ƶ co-star, Maggie Wheeler, who played his girlfriend Janice, wrote, 91ƵThe joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel very blessed by every creative moment we shared.91Ƶ

Selma Blair, who also appeared on an episode of 91ƵFriends,91Ƶ posted on Instagram that she was 91Ƶbroken hearted.91Ƶ

91ƵMy oldest boy friend,91Ƶ Blair wrote. 91ƵAll of us loved Matthew Perry, and I did especially. Every day. I loved him unconditionally. And he me. And I91Ƶm broken. Broken hearted. Sweet dreams Matty. Sweet dreams.91Ƶ

Many Hollywood actors crossed paths with Perry, who had worked steadily on screen since he was a child.

Wendell Pierce, who worked with Perry on 91ƵThe Odd Couple,91Ƶ wrote on X that for two years, 91ƵMatthew Perry was my boss, my colleague, and a giving, kind, funny man. I pray and hope he is at peace.91Ƶ

Shannen Doherty shared a photo on Instagram and reflected on their friendship, which extended back to an appearance on 91ƵBeverly Hills 90210,91Ƶ and included a Valentine91Ƶs Day date in Malibu once.

91ƵWe were a gang way back. We all grew up together going to the Formosa 91Ƶ We played dare and Matt had to say ridiculous things to girls at the bar. We just always had fun and supported each other. You would always find us all together in a booth speaking in our own made up language. And yes, Matt always had THAT sense of humor,91Ƶ Doherty wrote. 91ƵI could be more poetic or say things better but right now, shock and sadness prevail.91Ƶ

Gwyneth Paltrow, writing on Instagram, recalled meeting Perry at the Williamstown Theater Festival in the summer of 1993, where they were both doing plays. The 91ƵFriends91Ƶ pilot had been shot but not yet aired. The actor and lifestyle guru recalled Perry as funny, sweet and fun to be with.

91ƵWe drove out to swim in creeks, had beers in the local college bar, kissed in a field of long grass. It was a magical summer,91Ƶ she wrote. 91ƵI am super sad today, as so many of us are. I hope Matthew is at peace at long last. I really do.91Ƶ

The Associated Press

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FILE - Matthew Perry, from left, Courteney Cox Arquettte, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc of the television show 91ƵFriends91Ƶ arrive for NBC91Ƶs 75th Anniversary event on May 5, 2002 in New York. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing has died. The actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry91Ƶs death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, File)




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