The Independent has reported that the autopsy of beloved Friends actor Matthew Perry has been completed. According to the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office, Perry's cause of death is currently listed as "deferred" on the coroner's website, pending the results of a toxicology report, which could take several weeks to obtain.

The LA coroner's guidelines state that in cases where the cause of death cannot be determined immediately during an autopsy, a deferred certificate is issued until additional studies are conducted.

Perry's tragic passing at the age of 54 on October 28 has left fans, co-stars, and family members devastated. The actor, best known for his role as the sarcastic Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom Friends, was found at his home in Los Angeles. His representative had previously revealed that Perry died in what appears to be a drowning incident in his jacuzzi.

In a statement, Perry's family expressed their heartbreak over the untimely loss of their beloved son and brother. They highlighted his significant contributions to the world as an actor and friend, acknowledging the outpouring of love they have received from his fans.

During the show's 10-season run from 1994 to 2004, Perry portrayed the self-sabotaging and witty character of Chandler Bing, which propelled him and his co-stars Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, and Courteney Cox to global fame.

As of now, Perry's Friends co-stars have not yet commented on his passing. However, a joint statement from the cast is expected soon.

Morgan Fairchild, who played Chandler's mother Nora Bing on the show, expressed her heartbreak upon learning about the loss of a brilliant young actor. Maggie Wheeler, who portrayed Chandler's love interest Janice, shared a touching tribute on Instagram, emphasizing the lasting impact Perry had on people's lives.

The news of Perry's death has garnered condolences from various individuals in the entertainment industry, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was a childhood friend of the actor. Trudeau described Perry's passing as shocking and saddening, reminiscing about the schoolyard games they used to play together. Other notable figures such as Selma Blair, Paget Brewster, Octavia Spencer, and Yvette Nicole Brown also shared their sympathies.

In New York City, devoted Friends fans have gathered at the iconic Manhattan apartment to pay their respects to the actor.

Aside from his successful acting career, Perry will be remembered for his dedication to helping those struggling with addiction. The actor openly discussed his own journey to sobriety and established the Perry House in Malibu, California in 2013 in collaboration with addiction specialist Earl Hightower to provide rehabilitation programs in his former home.

Although Perry's most significant role came in Friends, he also appeared in several other TV shows including Boys Will Be Boys, Growing Pains, Beverly Hills 90210, The West Wing, Scrubs, and The Odd Couple. Additionally, he made appearances in films such as Fools Rush In, The Kid, and 17 Again.

As fans and the entertainment industry mourn the loss of Matthew Perry, the autopsy's deferred designation leaves many eagerly awaiting the toxicology report to shed light on the cause of his untimely death.