After not responding to the sudden death of their friend Matthew Perry, the original cast of 'Friends' released a joint statement: "As time goes on, we will say more, as much as we can."

The American actor Matthew Perry, who played the character of Chandler Bing in the series "Friends", passed away at the age of 54. It was reported in the American media that Perry drowned at his home in Los Angeles - but at this stage the investigation of the circumstances continues.