Matthew Perry’s death has devastated ‘Friends’ cast, director says: ‘It’s a brother dying’

'Friends' director James Burrows is sharing how he and the show's cast are mourning beloved actor Matthew Perry. In an emotional interview with 'Today,' Burrows recalled speaking with some of the stars about Perry's passing. 'I had texted the girls the day we found out,' he said. 'They were destroyed. It’s a brother dying.

He was incredibly inventive. He was inventive with how he did a line,' he shared. 'Wow. The reading around the table. Matthew had a certain way of turning a line.' The 'Friends' director – who also directed legendary shows such as 'Cheers,' 'Taxi,' 'Will & Grace' and 'Frasier' – described Perry’s personality and how he had similar characteristics as Chandler.

He was really funny. He was a little awkward, too. Chandler was awkward. And Matthew was awkward. So, it was a perfect, perfect meld.' CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The 'Friends' cast – Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer – issued a joint statement, remembering their late friend and co-star. 'We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates.

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