Matthew Perry Funeral: FRIENDS Cast Pay Their Last Respects To Co-star; Check Out Pics & Videos
As Matthew Perry was buried in a private ceremony, his FRIENDS co-actors were seen attending his funeral in viral pics and videos.
In a private funeral ceremony, FRIENDS actor Matthew Perry was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles. His resting place happens to be close to the actual location where the popular sitcom was filmed.
Several close friends and family members of Matthew were spotted in attendance.
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Matthew¡¯s FRIENDS co-star were seen attending his funeral.
A video has gone viral where the show¡¯s actors including Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, and David Schwimmer were seen arriving at the venue dressed in black to pay Matthew their last respects. Matthew was best known for playing the character of Chandler Bing in FRIENDS which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004.
Friends co-stars attend Matthew Perry's funeral. pic.twitter.com/Upsrn32k2N
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Matthew won a Primetime Emmy nomination in 2002 for his performance in Friends. Check out some pics from his funeral:-
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Matthew Perry Foundation was set up to help people struggling with addiction.
Perry who suffered substance abuse for the longest time has left behind a legacy for people dealing with addiction. The foundation in a statement to news portal The Hollywood Reporter revealed, "In the spirit of Matthew Perry's enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction, we embark on a journey to honour his legacy by establishing the Matthew Perry Foundation.¡±
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¡°It will be guided by his own words and experiences, and driven by his passion for making a difference in as many lives as possible.¡±
Matthew Perry breathed his last on 28th October at his Los Angeles residence at the age of 54. The exact reason for his death remains unknown. However, no foul play is suspected as per officials. He was found unresponsive in his hot tub. Reports reveal that Perry passed away before the first respondents arrived.
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What did the FRIENDS cast say about Perry¡¯s death?
In a joint statement, the five actors said, ¡°We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we're going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able.
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¡°For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.¡±
On the personal front, Matthew never married but dated popular actresses including Yasmine Bleeth, Julia Roberts and Lizzy Caplan. He was engaged to Molly Hurwitz but that also ended back in 2021.
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Aditya Sagar is an Entertainment Journalist at Indiatimes who holds a true-blue Bollywood heart and has his ears tuned to the whispers of Tinseltown. From Dharma to Drama, he is your trusted guide to the glitz, glamour and gossip that make headlines. He can be reached out @theadityasagar across all social media platforms.
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