Matthew Perry was always their friend, too.
That was the feeling among fans of the American actor, known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom "Friends," as they gathered Sunday outside the New York apartment building used in the show's filming.
"He was such a heartwarming, kind, uplifting person that I feel like everyone could just turn on the TV and feel immediately comforted by him," a fan told AFP.