"We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother," the statement said. "Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend."
"You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love," the statement continued.
Perry was born to actor John Bennett Perry and writer Suzanne Morrison on August 19, 1969, according to Today. His mother remarried Dateline journalist Keith Morrison in 1981, and his dad married Debbie Boyle that same year, per People. Perry has five siblings, according to the outlet.
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In his memoir, Perry referred to his father as his "hero," Today reports. He also described Morrison as "lovely," noting that Morrison held his family together.
"They were both standing at the edge of my bed," Matthew told Sawyer. "I was like, 'Whoa, I must be really sick for this to be happening.'"
Law enforcement sources who spoke to the LA Times on the condition of anonymity due to the ongoing investigation did not cite a cause of death, and no drugs were found at the scene. The sources also told the outlet no foul play is suspected.
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