‘Friends’ cast react to co-star Matthew Perry’s death in joint statement: ‘Utterly devastated’

‘Friends’ cast react to co-star Matthew Perry’s death in joint statement: ‘Utterly devastated’

Matthew Perry’s “Friends” co-stars have spoken out following his death at 54. The late star died of an apparent drowning Saturday at his California home. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer released a joint statement Monday. “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more … Read more

Matthew Perry was found underwater in hot tub by bystander as officials provide new details

Matthew Perry was found underwater in hot tub by bystander as officials provide new details

New eerie details are coming to light following the tragic death of Matthew Perry, who died of an apparent drowning incident at his California home on Saturday. He was 54. According to the Los Angeles Times, officials received a phone call reporting that the late actor was in his hot tub and not breathing. The … Read more

Why do people grieve celebs? Experts weigh in after Matthew Perry’s death: ‘A little part of us dies’

Why do people grieve celebs? Experts weigh in after Matthew Perry’s death: ‘A little part of us dies’

The passing of a celebrity can lead to a lot of complicated emotions — and these mental health experts revealed exactly why. Millions are mourning the recent death of actor Matthew Perry, who was found dead in the Jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home on Saturday. Almost immediately, “Friends” fans posted tributes on social media … Read more

Salma Hayek speaks on ‘Fools Rush In’ co-star Matthew Perry’s death: ‘Gone much too soon’

Salma Hayek speaks on ‘Fools Rush In’ co-star Matthew Perry’s death: ‘Gone much too soon’

Salma Hayek has spoken about friend Matthew Perry’s death. “Two days ago, I woke up to the shocking news that Matthew Perry is no longer with us. It’s taken me a couple of days to process this profound sadness,” Hayek wrote in a lengthy Instagram post Monday. She added: “There is a special bond that … Read more

Matthew Perry almost turned down ‘Friends’ for a sci-fi sitcom

Matthew Perry almost turned down ‘Friends’ for a sci-fi sitcom

Matthew Perry, who died Saturday at age 54, is beloved for playing Chandler Bing on the NBC sitcom “Friends.” But he nearly didn’t take the famously funny role. In 1994, Perry was virtually unknown and, as he said on a 2015 episode of “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” he had “no money.” He needed a … Read more

Matthew Perry’s standout moments as the endearing and sarcastic Chandler Bing on ‘Friends’

Matthew Perry’s standout moments as the endearing and sarcastic Chandler Bing on ‘Friends’

Could Chandler Bing be any more important to “Friends”?  “Friends” was the biggest show in the world when it aired from 1994-2004 (and, to this day, it’s still a hit on streaming services).  It wouldn’t have been the same without Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), who managed to be the heart, soul and sarcastic funny bone … Read more

David Schwimmer steps out after Matthew Perry’s death

David Schwimmer steps out after Matthew Perry’s death

David Schwimmer was spotted leaving his apartment Monday, two days after the death of his “Friends” co-star Matthew Perry. Schwimmer, 56, who played Ross on the long-running NBC sitcom, wore a baseball cap and a medical mask that concealed most of his face as he left his Manhattan home.  A day earlier, while accepting a … Read more

Charlie Puth sings ‘Friends’ theme song in honor of Matthew Perry at show

Charlie Puth sings ‘Friends’ theme song in honor of Matthew Perry at show

Singer Charlie Puth honored the late Matthew Perry on Sunday by leading hundreds of Australian fans in a rendition of the iconic “Friends” theme song, “I’ll Be There for You,” written by the Rembrandts. In a TikTok, Puth, 31, can be seen sitting at a piano playing the first verse of the hit NBC show’s … Read more

Matthew Perry tribute added to each ‘Friends’ season on Max

Matthew Perry tribute added to each ‘Friends’ season on Max

Max is honoring late “Friends” star Matthew Perry with a remembrance card, which is featured before each season premiere on the streaming network. The card reads: “IN MEMORY OF MATTHEW PERRY 1969-2023.” It flashes on screen for roughly five seconds before the start of the “Friends” opening sequence, according to Variety. “Friends,” which ran for … Read more

Matthew Perry’s final text exchange with Ione Skye revealed

Matthew Perry’s final text exchange with Ione Skye revealed

Ione Skye, who starred alongside Matthew Perry in his 1988 debut film “A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon,” revealed that the late actor texted her mere days before his untimely death Saturday. Taking to social media, Skye, 53, shared two screenshots of her last conversation with Perry, 54, which took place Oct. 15. … Read more

Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ TV parents Kathleen Turner, Morgan Fairchild react to his death

Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ TV parents Kathleen Turner, Morgan Fairchild react to his death

Matthew Perry’s TV parents are reaching to his tragic death. The “Friends” alum died at age 54 of an apparent drowning at his California home on Saturday. As The Post previously reported, Perry’s death is an ongoing investigation. His autopsy has been completed, but the coroner has ordered more tests, including toxicology. His cause of … Read more

Matthew Perry was ‘doing really well’ before tragic death, pickleball coach says

Matthew Perry was ‘doing really well’ before tragic death, pickleball coach says

Matthew Perry was playing pickleball shortly before his tragic and shocking death at age 54 on Saturday, and now his pickleball coach has broken his silence.  Matt Manasse, 35, told People that the sport was an outlet and a tool that Perry had used to aid his sobriety. “He thought it was something that could … Read more

Hank Azaria says ‘caring’ Matthew Perry helped get him sober: He brought me to first AA meeting

Hank Azaria says ‘caring’ Matthew Perry helped get him sober: He brought me to first AA meeting

Actor Hank Azaria paid tribute to his good friend Matthew Perry Sunday, calling the late actor “the funniest man ever.” Taking to X (formerly Twitter) Azaria, 59, recalled how he and Perry, who was found dead at his California home on Saturday, would often spend many nights drinking and laughing together. “Matthew was the first … Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow looks back on ‘magical’ summer fling with Matthew Perry: ‘We drifted apart’

Gwyneth Paltrow looks back on ‘magical’ summer fling with Matthew Perry: ‘We drifted apart’

Gwyneth Paltrow was just one of many stars to speak out about Matthew Perry following the “Friends” alum’s death at age 54 on Saturday. The Oscar winner shared an emotional tribute for the late star via Instagram on Sunday. “I met Matthew Perry in 1993 at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts. We were both … Read more

‘Fools Rush In’ producer remembers Matthew Perry: ‘Sweet and genuine’

‘Fools Rush In’ producer remembers Matthew Perry: ‘Sweet and genuine’

Matthew Perry played a slightly fictionalized version of veteran Hollywood producer Doug Draizin in “Fools Rush In,” Perry’s first big-screen movie. So it was sad that Draizin, who produced the 1997 film with Michael McDonnell — a labor of love that took 10 years — was at the UCLA football game in LA with his … Read more

Remembering Matthew Perry’s comic genius: funny bone was in his DNA

Remembering Matthew Perry’s comic genius: funny bone was in his DNA

Matthew Perry’s impact on television cannot be overstated. When a star dies unexpectedly, the rush to brand them a “genius” sometimes blunts their impact because the word is thrown around too often. But you can’t fool the public with false praise. They know a true icon. That’s why no one questioned the genius of Robin … Read more

Matthew Perry’s autopsy is complete and pending toxicology results

Matthew Perry’s autopsy is complete and pending toxicology results

Matthew Perry’s death is still an ongoing investigation. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to The Post on Sunday that an autopsy for the late star has been completed. However, the doctor has ordered more testing, including toxicology, which could take a few months. The cause of death is “deferred.” The “Friends” alum … Read more

‘Friends’ creators react to Matthew Perry’s death: ‘The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken’

‘Friends’ creators react to Matthew Perry’s death: ‘The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken’

“Friends” co-creators Marta Kauffman, David Crane and executive producer Kevin Bright are heartbroken over the death of Matthew Perry, who played the popular Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom. Perry died Oct. 28 at the age of 54 in his LA home of an apparent drowning. “We are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by … Read more

Matthew Perry spotted at French Open in Paris months before his death

Matthew Perry spotted at French Open in Paris months before his death

Lifelong tennis fan Matthew Perry attended the French Open four months before his untimely death on Saturday. The “Friends” star, who was found unresponsive at his Los Angeles home, made his final major public appearance on June 9 at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, where he watched the semifinals with a group of friends. Photos … Read more