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Matthew Perry receives tributes from across the globe after dying aged 54

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Published 12:07 29 Oct 2023 GMT

Matthew Perry receives tributes from across the globe after dying aged 54

Tributes have been rolling in from across the globe for the Friends star

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

Tributes from across the globe having been rolling in for Matthew Perry.

Perry, who was best known for starring as Chandler Bing in Friends, died in Los Angeles yesterday, October 28, at the age of 54.

His untimely passing has shocked Hollywood, and dozens have been penning tributes to the late actor.

Warner Bros. Television Group, who produced Friends for the entirety of its 10-year run, spoke of Perry's 'comedic genius'.

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"We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry," the studio wrote.

"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.”

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Maggie Wheeler, who starred as Perry's on-screen love interest Janice in Friends, was also quick to pay tribute to the star.

Matthew Perry has died at the age of 54.
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“What a loss. The world will miss you Mathew 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,” she said on Instagram.

Another of Perry's Friends co-stars, Morgan Fairchild - who played Chandler’s mother Nora Bing - voiced her sadness as well.

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"I’m heartbroken about the untimely death of my ‘son’ … The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock," she wrote.

"I’m sending love & condolences to his friends & family, especially his dad, John Bennett Perry, who I worked with on Flamingo Road & Falcon Crest."

Paget Brewster, Chandler Bing's girlfriend Cathy, who famously caused a strain on his friendship with Joey Tribbiani (Matt Le Blanc) on the show, also wrote online: "I’m so very sad to hear about @MatthewPerry.

"He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after. Please read his book.

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"It was his legacy to help. He won’t rest in peace though.. He’s already too busy making everyone laugh up there."

Paget Brewster hailed Matthew Perry as 'lovely'.
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Elsewhere, The Help star Octavia Spencer said she was 'incredibly saddened' at the news of Perry's passing.

She went on to say: "His gift to the world will be remembered forever. Sending love to Matthew’s family, friends, co-stars and millions of fans around the world."

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Another Hollywood star heartbroken by Perry's death is Selma Blair, who hailed the 17 Again actor as he 'oldest boy friend'. Blair played Perry's co-worker in season 9 of Friends, when Chandler famously spent Christmas in Tulsa away from his friends and wife.

Selma Blair said she loved the actor 'unconditionally'.
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Sharing a snap of them together, Blair said: " 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."

Meanwhile, broadcaster Piers Morgan noted the late actor's battles with addiction in his tribute.

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"RIP Matthew Perry, 54," his tweet began.

"The Friends star was a great actor, but by his own admission, a very tormented guy.

"His recent autobiography about his addiction-ravaged life was one of the most powerful, honest and revealing I’ve ever read. Such sad news."

Dozens of other famous faces have also shared tributes to Perry.

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The actor's cause of death is yet to be revealed.

Featured Image Credit: Selma Blair/Instagram/Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Topics: Celebrity, Friends, Matthew Perry, News, World News, Film and TV, Mental Health

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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