Several of Matthew Perry’s “Friends” co-stars and recurring actors shared tributes to Perry after his sudden death over the weekend.
Perry, who died at age 54 from an apparent drowning on Saturday, played beloved character Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom from 1994 to 2004.
“What a loss.The world will miss you Matthew Perry. The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared. ♥️,” Maggie Wheeler captioned a photo of the two of them lovingly looking each other on the show.
Wheeler appeared on 19 episodes of “Friends” and played Bing’s on-again, off-again girlfriend, Janice Litman-Goralnik.
Another one of his on-screen love interests, Paget Brewster — who played Kathy — tweeted out how “very sad” she was to learn about the death.
“He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after. Please read his book. It was his legacy to help. He won’t rest in peace though.. He’s already too busy making everyone laugh up there,” Brewster tweeted on Saturday.
John Stamos recalled his time on set for a single 2003 episode via Instagram.
“Standing backstage, ready to make my entrance, Matt whispers, ‘The audience is going go crazy when they see you! Get ready for some loud screams,'” the “Full House” alum remembered. “I walk through the door … silence. I was so embarrassed.”
The actor was tempted to “quit showbiz” until Perry told the studio audience to “give it up for” him, with Stamos concluding, “I never forgot that and the world will never forget you.”
Brooke Shields appeared on one 1996 episode as Erika Ford, Matt LeBlanc’s character’s stalker-turned-love interest, and she gushed about how much she “loved” Perry.
“Really struggling to find the words. You were so loved, Matthew. I loved you dearly. Thank you for the belly laughs. You brought joy to so many. We already miss you… sending all of my love to your family & friends
