The world is mourning the untimely death of Matthew Perry, a beloved star of the iconic 90s’ TV sitcom, “Friends”. The actor, who portrayed the quick-witted Chandler Bing, passed away at the age of 54 on Saturday, leaving his co-stars and fans devastated.

Perry was discovered unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles residence, and the cause of death remains inconclusive, pending toxicology test results, reports BBC.

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In a heartfelt joint statement, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and Lisa Kudrow, Perry's close friends both on and off the screen, expressed their profound grief over his loss.

They described the bond they shared as more than mere castmates, labeling themselves a "family." "We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew," the Friends cast said in a statement.

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"We were more than just castmates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we're going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able.

"For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world."

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Matthew Perry had faced well-documented struggles with addiction to painkillers and alcohol during the peak of his fame. In 2016, he disclosed on BBC Radio 2 that he couldn't recall three years of filming Friends due to substance abuse.

The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that Perry was found deceased in the jacuzzi at his Pacific Palisades home by a bystander, added the report

Fans worldwide paid their respects, with floral tributes left outside the iconic Friends apartment building in New York.

Matthew Perry's death marks the loss of a beloved actor and a compassionate soul whose legacy extends far beyond the television screen.