Remembering Matthew Perry: A Look Back at the ‘Friends’ Cast’s Heartfelt Tribute

2023-10-31 01:32:43
David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc, following “Friends” was crowned best comedy at the Emmy Awards, in Los Angeles, in September 2002. REED SAXON / AP

“We were more than just film colleagues. We are a family “ : following the death of actor Matthew Perry, who played their friend Chandler in Friendshis companions in the cult series published a joint press release on Monday October 30 to express their affection and sadness.

“We are all totally devastated by Matthew’s death”, explained Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer in their first speech since the death of the actor who died on Saturday at the age of 54. He was found unconscious by his assistant in his jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home.

Since the announcement of his death, the former actors of Friends had not spoken. “There is so much to say, but for now we will take a moment to grieve and digest this unfathomable lossthey explained in their press release. For now, our thoughts and love are with Matty’s family, his friends and all those who loved him around the world. »

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Matthew Perry struggled for years with his addiction to painkillers and alcohol. The cause of his death is not yet known. His unexpected death sparked a flood of tributes, from major Hollywood figures to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Ross et Chandler

A true cultural phenomenon, Friends, a series broadcast between 1994 and 2004, marked an entire generation of viewers. It tells the adventures of a group of friends – Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Ross and Chandler – in New York, punctuated by romantic relationships, notably between Monica and Chandler and the endless saga between Rachel and Ross.

Since the announcement of Matthew Perry’s death, the co-creators of the series, Marta Kauffman and David Crane, have also reacted. “We are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened… It still seems impossible”they explained in a joint statement with executive producer Kevin Bright.

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In addition to the success of Friendswhich brought him worldwide fame, Matthew Perry had appeared in films such as Love at first sight and consequences et My neighbor the killer.

In his personal life, the actor struggled with drug problems. In his memoirs published in 2022, he confided having followed sixty-five detoxification sessions, spending more than 9 million dollars (8.5 million euros). He had also undergone several surgeries related to his addictions. During a recent television appearance, Matthew Perry surprised the audience by admitting to having suffered from severe anxiety ” every evening “ during the filming of Friends.

According to TMZ, no drugs were found at the scene of the actor’s death on Saturday. Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications were found in his home.

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