Matthew Perry’s passing “heartbreaking” the stars of “Friends”… and a tribute to his “gentle, troubled soul.”
With great sadness, the stars of “Friends” mourned the actor Matthew Perry, and said that they were “completely shocked” by his death… He was the one who played the character of their friend “Chandler Bing” in the famous series, with his biting sense of humor, sarcastic talent, and lack of self-confidence.
Agence France-Presse quoted Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer as saying in a joint statement, their first since the star’s death: “We are all completely devastated by the loss of Matthew,” as “we were more than just colleagues.” On the filming location. we are Family”.
Friends are heartbroken by the shocking passing of Matthew Perry (Reuters)
Since the actor’s death at the age of 54, who was found unconscious on Saturday by his assistant in the jacuzzi of his home in Los Angeles, his companions in the famous group of friends have remained silent about this shocking news.
They explained in their statement: “A lot can be said, but for now we will take a moment to grieve and comprehend this incomprehensible loss.” They added: “We direct our thoughts and love to Matty’s family, friends, and all those who loved him in the world,” noting that Matthew Perry suffered for years from addiction to painkillers and alcohol, and the cause of his unexpected death is not yet known.
Farewell Matthew…handwritten flowers and letters (EPA)
The comedy series “Friends,” which aired between 1994 and 2004, was a true cultural phenomenon and left its mark on an entire generation of viewers. It tells the adventures of a group of friends; Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Ross and Chandler are in New York, interspersed with romantic relationships between them, especially between Monica and Chandler, and endless developments between Rachel and Ross.
The shock was not limited to the series’ heroes only, but also included its writers, Marta Kaufman and David Crane. They said in a joint statement with the series’ executive producer, Kevin Bright: “We feel shocked and deeply saddened… It still seems impossible.” On Sunday, a number of “Friends” fans flocked to the vicinity of the residential building, from which exterior shots appeared in the famous series, located in New York, to pay tribute to Perry. In addition to his role in “Friends,” which made him widely known internationally, he starred in films such as “Falls Rush In” and “The Whole Nine Yards.”
Behind the camera, the actor struggled for many years to get rid of his problems, especially addiction. In his memoirs published last year, he confirmed that he underwent 65 treatment sessions for alcohol addiction, and spent more than $9 million for this purpose. He also underwent surgeries related to his drug addiction problems, including a colon surgery that lasted 7 hours in 2018, to the point that he said one day: “I was supposed to die.”
During a recent television appearance, he surprised the audience by admitting that he suffered from severe anxiety “every night” while filming “Friends.” TMZ, a website specializing in celebrity news, reported that no drugs were found at the scene of the actor’s death, while antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications were found in his home.
Flowers for those who brighten the evenings with sweet laughter (Environmental Protection Agency)
Farewell to loved ones: “Thank you for all the laughs.”
In a related context, a number of “Friends” fans flocked (Sunday) to the vicinity of the residential building, from which exterior shots appeared in the famous series, located in New York, to pay tribute to Perry. Fans of the series usually visit this elegant and modern tourist area in Manhattan, to see this typical New York City building, built of small bricks with emergency stairs on one side.
Bouquets of flowers and handwritten letters were piled up on the sidewalk in front of the six-story building, which includes a restaurant at the bottom. Under a light rain, they paused for a few minutes to contemplate and greet the actor. Taylor Lanthier, a 26-year-old law student who attended with a yellow flower, said: “Matthew Perry, I grew up watching him on (Friends), and my parents used to watch the series as well.” The young woman repeats a phrase written by a fan of the series in a letter placed on the floor: “Thank you for all the laughs.”
Words in farewell to Matthew Perry and thanks for the laughs (Reuters)
“Friends,” which is frequently criticized for the limited environment in which the six main characters from New York develop, is a “comforting” series for its viewers. “It’s smooth, and a series I watch when I’m sad or if I want to laugh,” says Eva, a 16-year-old student who lives in nearby Soho.
Although the episodes were filmed in studios in California, the building located at 90 Bedford Street, in which the series shows that a number of characters (Monica, Chandler, and Phoebe, for example) reside, has become one of the symbols of New York, similar to the Central Pond Café that used to meet. It has the six friends.
“I’m sure there are people who moved to New York because of the series, and for the adventurous and romantic side of single life in their twenties in this city,” says Chris Tribble, a guide who leads series- and movie-themed tours of the city.
He was scheduled to visit the vicinity of the famous building with his group, but Perry’s death made him feel uneasy. He says: “He left too soon… He was a brilliant writer, he was a funny actor, and he can still do more.”
The surroundings of the New York apartment building from which exterior shots appeared in the series (Environmental Protection Agency)
Consolation… Trudeau will not forget the school playground
Perry’s passing caused shock in the artistic community and among his fans, from Hollywood to Canada, where the star hails from.
In this context, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commented in a post on the “X” platform: “The passing of Matthew Perry is sad and heartbreaking. I will never forget our games on the school playground, and I realize that people around the world will never forget the joy it provided them.” Perry was born in the state of Massachusetts in the northeastern United States in 1969, to parents from Canada and the United States. He grew up between Montreal and Los Angeles. His mother is a Canadian journalist who worked for former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, while his father is an actor.
Also, actress Mira Sorvino, who starred with Perry in the TV movie “Parallel Lives” in 1994, described the deceased as “a gentle and troubled soul.” As for the British singer Adele, she dedicated a song to him during her concert in Las Vegas on Saturday evening. “I will remember this character for the rest of my life,” she said.
In turn, actress Selma Blair said on her Instagram page: “I am devastated and sad. Sweet dreams, Matty,” noting that he was her “oldest friend.”
As for NBC, it said that Perry “delighted hundreds of millions of people around the world with his amazing comedic work and his biting sense of humor,” adding: “His legacy will last for many generations.” It is noteworthy that Perry is not married, and he has not won any of the prestigious American Emmy Awards, despite being nominated for them 5 times.
2023-11-01 08:05:03
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