Still from `Friends`
Matthew Perry's âFriends' co-star, Maggie Wheeler, has expressed her profound sorrow over the actor's passing at the age of 54. Taking to Instagram, she shared an emotional tribute and posted a picture of the two of them from their days on the cherished TV show.
Matthew Perry's character, Chandler, on the sitcom, dated Maggie Wheeler's character, Janice, on the beloved TV show. Their relationship was one that gave audiences laughs for decades.
Maggie Wheeler remembered Perry and talked about the joy he brought to people during this âshort' lifetime. She reflected on their shared moments and said, "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."
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Warner Bros, the production company behind Friends, stated, "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."
Soon after the death news broke, celebrities across the country united to pay tributes to Matthew and his legacy. Indian celebrities offered condolences on social media.
Ranveer Singh shared a black-and-white picture of Matthew and offered his condolence. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kiara Advani, and Sidharth Malhotra joined in to pay their tributes.
Popularly known for playing the role of Chandler Bing in the iconic television series, Friends, the actor allegedly drowned in the jacuzzi at a Los Angeles-area home on Saturday (in the US). According to a report in TMZ, the Friends actor returned home after a 2-hour session of pickleball and sent his assistant out on an errand. However, when the assistant returned after reportedly 2 hours, he discovered Matthew unresponsive and raised an alarm by calling 911.
