The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has released the official death certificate of beloved actor Matthew Perry, nearly a week after he was laid to rest in a private funeral attended by his Friends co-stars. The certificate, obtained by E! News, states that Perry was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, near the Warner Bros. Studios lot where the iconic sitcom was filmed.

According to the death certificate, Perry's cause of death is still listed as "deferred," as authorities await the results of a toxicology report. The 54-year-old actor was found dead in his hot tub on Oct. 28, and a rapid medical assessment upon the arrival of first responders confirmed his passing.

Perry, who received five Emmy nominations for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, left a lasting impact on his co-stars and friends. His former fiancée, Molly Hurwitz, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the profound impact Perry had on her life.

The news of Perry's passing deeply saddened the Friends cast, who consider themselves a family. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer released a joint statement expressing their devastation and the need to take time to grieve.

Several other celebrities also paid tribute to Perry, highlighting his comedic talent and kind-hearted nature. Adele, during her Las Vegas concert, recalled his memorable character Chandler Bing and the impact he had on her childhood. Salma Hayek, Perry's co-star in the film Fools Rush In, shared her sadness and cherished the time they spent together.

Gwyneth Paltrow, who had a brief romantic connection with the actor in the 1990s, expressed her sadness at his untimely death and remembered the magical summer they spent together. Many others, including Maggie Wheeler, Ione Skye, Kathleen Turner, Morgan Fairchild, and Paget Brewster, also shared their memories and condolences.

Matthew Perry's death certificate confirms that he never married, although he was engaged to Molly Hurwitz from 2020 to 2021. The certificate also states that there were no other significant contributing factors to his death, apart from the deferred cause pending additional investigation.

As the world mourns the loss of this talented actor, his friends and colleagues vow to carry on his legacy by raising awareness about addiction and supporting those who are struggling. Matthew Perry's battle was heroic, and his kindness and humor will be remembered by all whose lives he touched.