News of Matthew Perry’s sudden death sent shockwaves throughout Hollywood Saturday.
The “Friends” actor died at age 54 due to an apparent drowning, law enforcement sources told TMZ.
First responders reportedly found the actor in his jacuzzi after his assistant reported a cardiac arrest, per the outlet.
However, officials told TMZ that no drugs were found at the scene and they do not suspect foul play.
Warner Bros. reacted to the news via Instagram, sharing a photo of Perry from his time in “Friends.”
“We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry’s passing. He was a true gift to us all. Our heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans,” they captioned the emotional post.
Following the news, several celebrities took to social media to mourn the loss of the beloved actor.
Piers Morgan was one of the first celebs to react on Twitter, sharing a photo of Perry from his time on the hit sitcom.
“RIP Matthew Perry, 54,” Morgan tweeted. “The Friends star was a great actor, but by his own admission, a very tormented guy. His recent autobiography about his addiction-ravaged life was one of the most powerful, honest and revealing I’ve ever read. Such sad news.”
Gwyneth Paltrow reflected on her brief romance with the sitcom star in the summer of 1993.
“He was so funny and so sweet and so much fun to be with,” she recalled in a sweet tribute on Instagram. “We drove out to swim in creeks, had beers in the local college bar, kissed in a field of long grass. It was a magical summer.”
Selma Blair voiced her dismay on Instagram, calling Perry her “oldest boy friend.”
“All of us loved Matthew Perry, and I did especially,” she captioned a selfie of the two. “Every day. I loved him unconditionally. And he me. And I’m broken. Broken hearted. Sweet dreams Matty. Sweet dreams.”
Olivia Munn shared several of her favorite clips from the show on her Instagram Story, writing, “Oh no
