In his 2022 interview with Diane Sawyer for “Nightline,” Matthew Perry credited his “Friends” costars for always being there for him during his addiction battle, even after the show wrapped. He gave special props to Jennifer Aniston, who he said was consistently there for him. “She was the one that reached out the most. You know, I’m really grateful to her for that,” Perry said.
Following the news of his death, social media was flooded with tributes by his fans and messages from his fellow actors. Gwyneth Paltrow wrote in an Instagram post that the two were close friends when they were younger, and even after they drifted apart, they would still be excited to see each other at events. Even the Canadian Prime Minister paid his respects, sharing how the two would play together as kids at school. “Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening,” Justin Trudeau posted on X.
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While Perry’s remarks on dying from back in 2022 are heartbreaking now, it is true that his death was a shock to many — but also, many people are still surprised he died when he did. And Perry’s hopes of leaving a legacy of more than just “Friends” did come true as well. Perry will not only be remembered for playing Chandler Bing, but he’ll continue to be an inspiration to anyone struggling with their own addiction as well.
