The Devastating Impact of Matthew Perry's Death on the 'Friends' Cast

James Burrows, the director of Friends, revealed in an interview that the cast of the iconic sitcom was "destroyed" by the unexpected death of Matthew Perry, likening it to "a brother dying." Burrows directed several episodes of Friends and described Perry as a wonderful actor and a dear friend. The castmates, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer, had previously issued a joint statement expressing their devastation over Perry's passing. The cause of Perry's death has yet to be determined.