Matthew Perry (left) with fellow Friends stars (from left) Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, and David Schwimmer at an awards ceremony in 2000. Photo: LUCY NICHOLSON / AFP
The cast of Friends have said they are "utterly devastated" by the loss of fellow star Matthew Perry, who has died at the age of 54.
In a joint statement, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and Lisa Kudrow said it was an "unfathomable loss".
The Friends actor was reportedly found unresponsive in a hot tub at his house on Saturday US time.
Perry's post-mortem examination was inconclusive.
Officials are awaiting the results of toxicology tests.
"We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew," the Friends cast said in a joint statement released to People magazine.
"We were more than just castmates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we're going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able.
"For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world."
- This story was originally published by BBC News .
