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㽶ƵֱUtterly devastated㽶Ƶֱ: Friends cast releases statement about Matthew Perry

Chandler Bing actor was discovered dead at his Los Angeles home Saturday
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FILE - David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc pose after 㽶ƵֱFriends㽶Ƶֱ won outstanding comedy series at the 54th Primetime Emmy Awards Sept. 22, 2002, in Los Angeles. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing has died. The actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry㽶Ƶֱs death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

The stars of 㽶ƵֱFriends㽶Ƶֱ say they are mourning the 㽶Ƶֱunfathomable㽶Ƶֱ .

㽶ƵֱWe are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,㽶Ƶֱ Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer to People on Monday. 㽶ƵֱWe were more than just cast mates. We are a family.㽶Ƶֱ

From 1994 to 2004, each of the five actors appeared in every episode of all 10 seasons of the NBC sitcom along with Perry, who was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Saturday at age 54.

㽶ƵֱThere is so much to say, but right now we㽶Ƶֱre going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss,㽶Ƶֱ the statement said. 㽶ƵֱIn time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty㽶Ƶֱs family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.㽶Ƶֱ

It was the first public statement on Perry㽶Ƶֱs death from Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc or Schwimmer.

After an initial investigation, the Los Angeles County coroner has deferred giving a cause of death, which may take weeks to determine.

Others public mourning Perry on Monday included , his co-star in the 1997 rom-com 㽶ƵֱFools Rush In,㽶Ƶֱ which Perry had said was probably his best film.

㽶ƵֱIt㽶Ƶֱs taken me a couple of days to process this profound sadness. There is a special bond that happens when you share dreams with someone, and together you work towards them,㽶Ƶֱ Hayek said in an Instagram post. 㽶ƵֱThroughout the years, he and I found ourselves reminiscing about that meaningful time in our lives with a deep sense of nostalgia and gratitude. My friend, you are gone much too soon, but I will continue to cherish your silliness, your perseverance, and your lovely heart.㽶Ƶֱ

Perry is being mourned by fans worldwide, including some who placed flowers and heartfelt tributes outside the New York building that served as an exterior for the show.

Others who worked with Perry expressed their sorrow on Sunday, included , who said, echoing the style of the show㽶Ƶֱs episode titles, that this 㽶Ƶֱtruly is The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken.㽶Ƶֱ

Morgan Fairchild, who played mother to Perry㽶Ƶֱs Chandler Bing on the show, and Maggie Wheeler, who played Chandler㽶Ƶֱs sometime girlfriend Janice, gave similar sentiments.

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