The beloved stars of “Friends” are reeling from the devastating loss of their dear friend and co-star, Matthew Perry. In a heartfelt joint statement provided exclusively to People on Monday, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer opened up about the profound impact of Perry’s untimely passing.

“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,” expressed the ensemble, who shared an incredible bond through their iconic roles on the hit sitcom. They were more than just cast mates; they were a family. From 1994 to 2004, this tight-knit group graced our screens in every episode of all 10 seasons of the NBC series, alongside Perry, whose sudden demise at the age of 54 in his Los Angeles residence sent shockwaves through the entertainment world.

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Their joint statement continued with words of genuine emotion, “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.” They also pledged that in due time, they will share more about their feelings and memories, whenever they are ready. For the present, their thoughts and love are with Perry’s family, his friends, and the countless admirers who cherished him around the globe.

This heartfelt message marks the first public statement from Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, and Schwimmer since the loss of their beloved co-star, Matthew Perry.