The world is mourning the loss of Matthew Perry, the beloved actor who played Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom Friends. Perry died on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54, after being found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home. The cause of death was ruled as an accidental drowning.
Perry’s death has left his fans, friends, and family heartbroken, especially his former co-star and close friend Jennifer Aniston, who played Rachel Green on Friends. Aniston broke her silence on Perry’s death on November 15, 2023, by posting a touching tribute on her Instagram account. She revealed one of the last texts she received from Perry, which showed how much he cherished their friendship.
In the text, Perry had sent Aniston a photo of them on the set of Friends, and wrote, “Making you laugh just made my day. It made my day 🙂” Aniston responded with, “Awww the first of THOUSANDS of times…” and added another photo of them from the show’s finale.
Aniston wrote in her caption that Perry’s death had “cut deep” and that he was “such a part of our DNA”. She said that he loved to make people laugh and that he succeeded in doing that. She also said that she talked to him every day and sometimes heard him saying, “could you BE any crazier?” She ended her message by calling him her “little brother” and thanking him for always making her day.
Aniston’s tribute was followed by similar posts from the other Friends cast members, who also expressed their grief and love for Perry. They all remembered him as a kind, funny, and talented person who brought joy to millions of fans around the world.
Perry had struggled with addiction and health issues for many years. He had admitted that he did not remember filming some seasons of Friends due to his substance abuse. He had also undergone several surgeries for gastrointestinal problems and pancreatitis. He had written a memoir titled Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, where he opened up about his personal and professional life. He had praised Aniston for being the one who reached out to him the most and helped him with his recovery.
Perry’s death came as a shock to many people who grew up watching him on Friends and other shows and movies. He was widely regarded as one of the best comedic actors of his generation. He had recently reunited with his Friends co-stars for a special episode that aired on HBO Max in May 2023. He had also appeared in several other projects, such as The Odd Couple, The Good Fight, and Don’t Look Up.
Perry was a brilliant and beloved star who will be missed by many. His family, friends, and fans are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
