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Matthew Perry's 'Friends' co-stars share their memories of late actor in touching tributes
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Date:2025-04-06 17:15:43
The cast of "Friends" is reminiscing about their personal relationships with their late co-star Matthew Perry, who played the beloved Chandler Bing.
Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow shared individual tributes on Tuesday and Wednesday remembering Perry, 54, after he was found dead in the jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28.
The "Friends" stars initially broke their silence in a joint statement two days after Perry's death.
"We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just castmates. We are a family," the Oct. 30 statement read. "There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss."
Keep reading for the emotional tributes each "Friends" alum has shared about Perry since his death.
Courteney Cox honors Monica and Chandler's 'Friends' love story
"I am so grateful for every moment I had with you Matty and I miss you every day," Cox wrote in an Instagram caption on Tuesday.
Cox shared an outtake from Season 4, in which Chandler and her character Monica are revealed to have slept together while in London for her brother Ross' (Schwimmer) wedding.
"To give a little backstory, Chandler and Monica were supposed to have a one night fling in London. But because of the audience's reaction, it became the beginning of their love story," Cox wrote.
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Courteney Cox honors Matthew Perrywith tribute to Monica and Chandler's 'Friends' love story
Matthew LeBlanc calls it 'an honor' to have been Matthew Perry's friend
Perry's character Chandler and LeBlanc's Joey Tribbiani were best friends in the "Friends" sitcom from 1994 to 2004.
"It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life," LeBlanc captioned a set of photos from the show over the years, including one of the cast sharing a group hug.
He continued: "It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I'll never forget you. Never."
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Matt LeBlanc posts touching tributeto Matthew Perry: 'Among the favorite times of my life'
Jennifer Aniston calls Matthew Perry and 'Friends' cast her 'chosen family'
Aniston, who starred as Rachel Green opposite Perry's Chandler, shared a throwback photo on Instagram Wednesday of the pair and a clip from the show, in between a screenshot of a text between the two.
"Oh boy this one has cut deep... Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions that I’ve never experienced before," she captioned the post.
The actress added: "We loved him deeply. He was such a part of our DNA. We were always the 6 of us. This was a chosen family that forever changed the course of who we were and what our path was going to be."
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Jennifer Aniston reflects on 'Friends'co-star Matthew Perry in emotional tribute: 'Chosen family'
David Schwimmer remembers Matthew Perry for his 'laughter' and 'heart'
Schwimmer posted a still photo of him and Perry from "Friends" on Instagram – in "Miami Vice"-inspired outfits – to mourn the late actor.
"Matty, Thank you for ten incredible years of laughter and creativity. I will never forget your impeccable comic timing and delivery," he captioned the photo Wednesday. "And you had heart. Which you were generous with, and shared with us, so we could create a family out of six strangers."
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'It makes me smile and grieve':David Schwimmer shared this photo in honor of Matthew Perry
Lisa Kudrow thanks 'Friends' co-star Matthew Perry 'for the best 10 years'
Ludrow, who played Phoebe Buffay opposite Perry’s Chandler, shared a throwback photo of the pair in an Instagram post on Wednesday.
"Shot the pilot, Friends Like Us, got picked up then immediately, we were at the NBC Upfronts. Then…You suggested we play poker AND made it so much fun while we initially bonded. Thank you for that," Kudrow wrote. "Thank you for making me laugh so hard at something you said, that my muscles ached, and tears poured down my face EVERY DAY."
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Lisa Kudrowthanks 'Friends' co-star Matthew Perry 'for the best 10 years'
Matthew Perry death: Investigation, foundation and more
Perry was found dead in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home last month, according to authorities. TMZ was the first to report the news. Nicholas Prange, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman, confirmed the death, saying city firefighters responded "to find an adult male unconscious in a stand-alone jacuzzi. A rapid medical assessment, sadly, revealed the man was deceased prior to first responder arrival. The circumstances are under investigation by LAPD and the LA County Medical Examiner.
In 2022, Perry opened up about life behind the scenes of the sitcom, chronicling his battle with alcohol and drugs in his memoir, "Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing" Perry wrote with candor and compassion and showed his dedication to continue fighting a near-fatal battle.
Since his death, a foundation established in Perry's name will help those struggling with addiction. The Matthew Perry Foundation, announced less than a week after the actor's death, will continue Perry's "enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction."
A coroner's report and toxicology exam for Perry is expected in the coming weeks.
Contributing: Laura Trujillo, Anthony Robledo, Taijuan Moorman, KiMi Robinson
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