Comic genius..The world will miss you Matt

SHOCK AT DEATH OF CHANDLER

- ED GLEAVE

FRIENDS STAR, 54, 'DROWNS IN HIS JACUZZI'

MATTHEW Perry was hailed as a "comedic genius" yesterday as tributes flooded in following his death aged 54.

The Friends star was found dead at his LA home on Saturday where he is believed to have drowned in his Jacuzzi.

Former co-stars spoke of their heartbreak at the loss of the actor, who shot to worldwide fame as Chandler Bing on the hit telly series.

Maggie Wheeler, 62, who played his love interest Janice, said: "The joy you brought to so many in your too-short lifetime will live on." 

Morgan Fairchild, 73, who played his onscreen mum Nora, said: "I'm heartbroken."