Refresh for contemporary updates….The sudden, tragic dying of Friends star has touched a nerve with lots of his Hollywood colleagues and followers pouring out their condolences. The 5x Primetime Emmy nominee was discovered unconscious late this afternoon at his L.A. house by first responders who had been unable to revive him.
Tonight, Warner Bros. TV which produced Friends says in an announcement, “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. 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.”
Laura Benanti starred with Perry on Go On, writes “Matty was generous, brilliant and an unparalleled talent. What a devastating loss. May his memory be a blessing.” Benanti performed Lauren Schneider on the NBC sitcom which ran from 2012-13.
Selma Blair, who starred as Wendy on Friends for one episode, writes on Instagram, “My oldest boy friend. 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.” Wendy expressed her attraction to Chandler within the season 9 episode “The One With Christmas in Tulsa” although they had been each married.
In her Instagram story, Perry’s The Whole Nine Yards co-star Natasha Henstridge wrote, “You gorgeous man. You have brought so much laughter and love to this world. You’ll be forever missed and forever remembered.” In the comedy, Perry performed a mild-mannered dentist who travels to Chicago to tell a mob boss in regards to the whereabouts of his new neighbor, a former hitman with a worth on his head. Bruce Willis, Amanda Peet and the late Michael Clarke Duncan starred. The film grossed over $106M WW. See beneath:
Says Criminal Minds actress Paget Brewster who performed “Kathy” on six episodes of Friends. Brewster performed a woman who Perry’s Chandler falls head over heels with. When he sees her in Central Perk to ask her out, he learns she’s been ready for a date…with Joey.
Bai Ling, star of Anna and the King and The Crow, appeared with Perry onstage within the UCB Theatre present “Ronna and Beverly” co-hosted by Jamie Denbo and Jessica Chaffin. The two met backstage on the night time of the occasion. The Chinese-born actress writes “he had the sparks in my eyes that I always like.”
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