The cast of Friends is in mourning after the sudden death of Matthew Perry. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer released a joint statement expressing their devastation and referring to themselves as a family. They are taking time to grieve and process this unimaginable loss and will share more in due time. They extended their thoughts and love to Perry's family, friends, and fans around the world.

Marta Kauffman, David Crane, and Kevin Bright, the co-creators and executive producer of the show, also issued a statement expressing shock and deep sadness over the loss of their beloved friend.

They considered themselves blessed to have had Perry as part of their lives, praising his brilliant talent and his ability to make the role of Chandler Bing his own.

Maggie Wheeler, who played Chandler's on-and-off-again girlfriend Janice on Friends, and Morgan Fairchild, who portrayed Chandler's mother on the show, both paid tribute to Perry on social media, expressing their sadness and sending condolences to his loved ones.

Perry, in his 2004 book Friends... 'Til the End, reflected on his experience being part of the hit series and the challenges of fame.

He credited his family and good friends for providing grounding and support during difficult times.

The Friends cast recently reunited for a cover story in support of the unscripted special Friends: The Reunion. They expressed their enduring connection and the ability to pick up where they left off.

Perry's cause of death is currently under investigation, with no signs of foul play or drugs found at the scene. An autopsy has been completed, but further toxicology results are pending. Perry's death at the age of 54 has left fans and colleagues devastated.

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