Friends stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Matt LeBlanc have publicly expressed their grief and shared personal tributes following the passing of their beloved friend and costar Matthew Perry on October 28. Aniston shared a heartfelt text message from Perry, in which he expressed how making her laugh brought him joy. Cox shared a behind-the-scenes video and reflected on one of her favorite moments on the show with Perry. LeBlanc posted a series of photos and honored their friendship both on and off the screen.
In her tribute, Aniston expressed the deep impact Perry had on her life. She described the experience of saying goodbye to him as an "insane wave of emotions" and emphasized the significance of their chosen family on the Friends set. Aniston shared that Perry had a profound love for making people laugh, which became an integral part of his identity. She expressed her love for him and shared that she still feels connected to him every day.
In her tribute, Cox shared a behind-the-scenes video from Friends and recounted a special moment with Perry. She explained that their characters' relationship on the show evolved due to the audience's positive reaction and described Perry's kindness and humor both on and off the set. Cox expressed her gratitude for the time she had with him and acknowledged how much she misses him.
LeBlanc posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing his gratitude for the time he spent with Perry. He described their moments together as some of the best in his life and honored Perry's talent and friendship. LeBlanc wished Perry peace and freedom, while playfully mentioning an unpaid debt.
