Pierce Brosnan has shared a touching tribute to the late Friends star Matthew Perry.
The legendary actor passed away over the weekend at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 54.
Tributes poured in for Matthew from his friends and fans who admired him for decades.
Pierce took to social media to post a beautiful message about the actor.
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“My heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, friends, and fans for the loss of your beloved Matthew Perry,” he wrote alongside a picture of their GQ photoshoot.
“I was proud to know him and was bedazzled by his extraordinary comedic timing. It took great courage to become the man he became in life. My deepest sympathies, love, and prayers for you all.”
The pair appeared on the cover of the November issue in 2000 as they were honoured as Men of the Year.
The 54-year-old was found unresponsive in his hot tub by an assistant at around 4pm on Saturday, October 28th. It’s suspected that he died by drowning.
The Los Angeles Police Department is currently looking into his death however, they have said that “foul play is not suspected at this time.”
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The Canadian actor found fame in the 1990s when sitcom Friends which he starred in alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer.
The beloved comedy ran from 1994 to 2004.
His Friends co-stars shared a joint statement: “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family.
“There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.
“In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”
