Matthew Perry’s family has spoken out following the sudden death of the “Friends” star.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother,” the family of the actor told People in a statement Sunday.
“Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend.”
They concluded, “You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.”
Perry was found dead in his jacuzzi from an apparent drowning in Los Angeles on Saturday. He was 54.
Authorities rushed to Perry’s home Saturday after receiving a call about a cardiac arrest.
In a statement to Pvnew, the Los Angeles Police Department said that they “responded to the 1800 block of Blue Sail Rd for a death investigation on a male [at] 4:10 p.m. this afternoon.”
An official cause of death has not yet been released, but police sources told TMZ that no foul play was reported.
While the actor — who openly spoke about his battle with alcohol and opioid addiction — did not appear to have any illicit drugs on the premises at the time of his death, police sources told the outlet that various prescription drugs were discovered.
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“Authorities found anti-depressants, anti-anxiety drugs and a COPD drug in the house,” the outlet reported.
Perry’s family arrived at the ’90s star’s home just hours after news broke of his passing.
The actor’s father, John Bennett Perry, arrived at the estate alongside Matthew’s mother, Suzanne Perry Morrison and his stepfather, Keith Morrison.
Matthew’s parents looked grief-stricken and somber when they pulled up to the Pacific Palisades home.
Matthew was survived by his parents and five half-siblings: Caitlin, Emily, Maria, Will and Madeline. He did not marry nor did he have any children.
