It didn't take long for the tributes to pour in for Matthew, with many celebrities sharing their stories of the beloved actor.

"Shocked and saddened to just hear about the passing of Matthew Perry in a tragic drowning," actor Tom Green wrote on Twitter (now X). "He is one of the many talented and incredible success stories from my hometown of Ottawa Canada. Rest in peace Matthew."

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!!!," while Piers Morgan added, "The Friends star was a great actor, but by his own admission, a very tormented guy. His recent autobiography about his addiction-ravaged life was one of the most powerful, honest, and revealing I’ve ever read. Such sad news."

And many more celebrities shared their reactions to hearing the news of Matthew's passing.

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

Paget Brewster, who played Chandler's girlfriend Kathy on Friends, wrote, "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."

As of this writing, his Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc have yet to release any statements regarding Matthew's death.