Matthew Perry: Stars Mourn Loss of the 'Friends' Actor

“Friends” star Matthew Perry was found dead Saturday at 54.

Now, many stars are remembering Perry in the wake of his passing.

Selma Blair posted on Instagram, "My oldest boy friend. All of us loved Matthew Perry, and I did especially. Every day. I loved him unconditionally. And he me. And I’m broken. Broken hearted. Sweet dreams Matty. Sweet dreams."

Perry was raised in Canada until the age of 15. His mom was PM Pierre Trudeau's press agent, and he went to school with current Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, who wrote, "Matthew Perry's passing is shocking and saddening. I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them. Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved – and you will be missed."

Gwyneth Paltrow remembered a "magical" summer she spent with Perry before he hit big on "Friends." She reflected, "I met Matthew Perry in 1993 at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts. We were both there for most of the summer doing plays. He was so funny and so sweet and so much fun to be with. 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. He had shot the pilot of Friends but it has not aired yet. He was nervous, hoping his big break was just around the corner. It was. We stayed friends for a while until we drifted apart, but I was always happy to see him when I did. I am super sad today, as so many of us are. I hope Matthew is at peace at long last. I really do."

Hank Azaria shared his thoughts on video, saying, in part, “Matthew and I became really good friends and we were really more like brothers for a long time. We drank a lot together, we laughed a lot together, we were there for each other in the early days of our career. As funny as he was on ‘Friends’… in person h was just the funniest man ever.”

He also credited Matthew Perry for helping in his own sobriety journey, revealing, "The night I went into AA, Matthew brought me in. The whole first year I was sober, we went to meetings together... As a sober person, he was so caring and giving and wise, and he totally helped me get sober."

Shannen Doherty revealed that she and Perry dated, becoming "lifetime" friends. She wrote, "You would always find us all together in a booth speaking in our own made up language. And yes, Matt always had THAT sense of humor. Matt and I had a date and it was on Valentine’s Day. He wanted to get a reservation at a restaurant in Malibu but couldn’t so my dad got the reservation for him. We went and he talked about my dads Irish persuasiveness the majority of the night. Our friendship spanned a long time. A lifetime really. I know many are hurting, especially our little gang. He will be missed by many and definitely by us. Yes. I could be more poetic or say things better but right now, shock and sadness prevail.”

Ben Stiller, Tommy "the screamer" on "Friends," posted on Threads, "Matthew Perry literally created a comedic rhythm that became iconic to a generation of audiences. His timing was perfect. So sad he is gone. Sending love to his family and friends."

Maggie Wheeler, who played Janice on "Friends," wrote, "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.”

Brooke Shields, who appeared on "Friends" as Joey Tribbiani's stalker Erika, shared, "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 💔"

Paget Brewster, Kathy on "Friends," remembered, "I’m so very sad to hear about Matthew Perry. 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."

Morgan Fairchild played Chandler's mom on "Friends." She tweeted, "I’m heartbroken about the untimely death of my 'son', Matthew Perry. The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock. I’m sending love & condolences to his friends & family, especially his dad, John Bennett Perry, who I worked with on Flamingo Road & Falcon Crest. #RIPMatthew"

"Friends" co-creators and executive producers Marta Kauffman and David Crane, and series executive producer/director Kevin Bright, issued a statement, which said in part: “We will always cherish the joy, the light, the blinding intelligence he brought to every moment – not just to his work, but in life as well. He was always the funniest person in the room. More than that, he was the sweetest, with a giving and selfless heart... This truly is The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken.”

Legendary TV director James Burrows, who directed numerous "Friends" episodes — and appeared on the episode "The One with the Butt," wrote, "Nobody did it better….#friends."

Elizabeth Hurley, who starred with Perry in "Serving Sara," shared, "RIP Matthew Perry. So sad to hear the news of his passing. He was an incredibly talented comedian and a lovely man x."

Alyssa Milano shared a short clip of a scene she had with Perry on "Who's the Boss?," writing, "Matty was always the funniest person in the room. And the KINDEST. He was kind. Matty, remember when we used to go play bingo at that church in the valley? You made me laugh that painful kind of laugh. A cry laugh. You made me cry-laugh. My condolences to all who loved him. 💔"

Perry's "Sydney" co-star Valerie Bertinelli shared an Instagram Story that read, simply, "Rest in peace, sweet man."

Rumer Willis, daughter of Perry's "The Whole Nine Yards" co-star Bruce Willis, shared, “I’m so sad to hear about Matthew Perry passing. When I was a kid and I was on Set while he and my dad were doing whole nine and whole 10 yards he was so kind and funny and sweet with my sisters and me and I think his physical Comedy and that movie still makes me laugh so much, I know he had many challenges in his life and brought a lot of joy to people with his comedy I hope he can rest peacefully.”

Perry's "A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon" co-star Meredith Salenger — who had been friends with Perry for nearly 40 years — wrote, "Oh no no no no no! Matty!  Oh man. My heart breaks. Matty...  Matthew and I have known each other since were were 16 years old. Oh man. No words. Rest in peace sweet Matthew Perry."

Wendell Pierce worked with Perry on "The Odd Couple." He tweeted, "Damn. For 2 years Matthew Perry was my boss, my colleague, and a giving, kind,  funny man. I pray and hope he is at peace."

Hannah Waddingham of "Ted Lasso" wrote, "I can’t stop looking at photos of this beautiful man. I’m so,so sad that such a cruel,unyielding disease always tried to define him. It will never define him for me. His untouchable gift for comedy,his total honesty on & off screen & his beautiful,handsome face will ."

Minnie Driver wrote, "I think you’d finally found peace in your life. I will remember just how much we laughed when we worked together, and how kind and incredibly funny you were. ❌⭕️❌⭕️❌ rest in peace, rise in glory 🤍."

Octavia Spencer wrote on Instagram, "I’m incredibly saddened to hear of Matthew Perry’s passing today. His gift to the world will be remembered forever. Sending love to Matthew’s family, friends, co-stars and millions of fans around the world 🤍🕊️"

Yvette Nicole Brown shared on Twitter, "Our #OddCouple family suffered a great loss today. The entire entertainment world has. I am too sad about the news to say more than this: @mattyperry4 was a sweetheart who deserved more peace in this life. 54 is too young to go. We love you, Matty! #RIPMatthewPerry 💔."

Lisa Ann Walter, who also worked with Perry on "The Odd Couple," shared, “In 'The Whole Nine Yards' – Matthew Perry runs full force into a patio door — that and the scene that followed is one of the top comedic moments I’ve witnessed. I told him so when I recurred on 'The Odd Couple.' He smiled so big I thought he’d crack his face It was beautiful."

Laura Benanti, who worked with Perry on "Go On," wrote in an Instagram Story, "Matty was a generous, brilliant man of unparalleled talent. May his memory be a blessing."

Mira Sorvino tweeted, "Oh no!!! Matthew Perry!! You sweet, troubled soul!! May you find peace and happiness in Heaven, making everyone laugh with your singular wit!!!  💔 💔 💔"

Adele paused during her Las Vegas residency, observing, “He was so open with his struggles with addiction and sobriety, which I think is incredibly, incredibly brave... He’s probably the best comedic character of all time…" She used the comments as a segue into her performance of "When We Were Young."

Olivia Munn, a "Friends" superfan, shared clips and wrote, "Oh, no... He struggled with so much addiction and was brave enough to be open and honest about it. I’m so sorry to his family and friends who are getting this news today. Nothing short of heartbreaking. Rest in love, Matthew Perry.”

Chad Lowe wrote on social media, "So sad to learn about Matthew Perry’s death. He was one of the funniest people I knew. It was hard to watch him struggle with his alcoholism over the years. But he was courageous in the fight and helped a lot of people by going public with his battles. He was loved by so many."

Legendary singer Nancy Sinatra wrote, "Happy trails to you, Matt. Thanks for being you. Wishing you a peaceful journey home through the stars.  If you loved Matthew Perry as I did read his book. You will learn a lot about him."

George Takei wrote, "What a tragic piece of news to read.  My heart goes out to his loved ones and long time cast mates."

NBC Entertainment said in a statement, "We are incredibly saddened by the too soon passing of Matthew Perry. He brought so much joy to hundreds of millions of people around the world with his pitch perfect comedic timing and wry wit. His legacy will live on through countless generations."

Warner Bros. Television Group shared in a statement, “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family. The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans.”

"SNL" acknowledged Perry's death just hours after the news broke, running a black-and-white image from the time when Perry hosted, October 4, 1997.

TMZ was first to break the news of Perry's death.