Jennifer Aniston Just Shared The Most Heart-Wrenching Tribute To Matthew Perry

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  • The Friends cast honored the memory of late costar Matthew Perry, who died last month at 54 years old.

  • Matthew, who played Chandler Bing on the iconic sitcom, was found unresponsive in his Los Angeles home on Saturday afternoon.

  • Friends cast members and guest stars, including Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc, took to social media to mourn the shocking loss.


The cast of Friends have continued honoring the memory of Matthew Perry this month, who died on Oct. 28 at just 54 years old. Jennifer Aniston, who played Rachel in the hit series, is the latest to share her grief and memories of the 17 Again star.

"Matty, I love you so much and I know you are now completely at peace and out of any pain," she wrote in a recent Instagram post.

Matthew, who played Chandler Bing on the iconic sitcom, was found unresponsive in his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28, per multiple outlets including TMZ and the LA Times. And while his death certificate has since been released, the actor's official cause of death has yet to be determined, and was "deferred," on the official certificate, per E! News.

Warner Bros. issued a statement about the star in response to the news. "We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry," it reads. "Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family. The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans."

Similarly, the Friends cast released a joint statement on Oct. 30. "We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family," it read, per CBS News.

Friends cast members and guest stars have taken to social media to mourn the shocking loss. See all of their heartfelt tributes so far below.


Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston is the latest of the Friends cast members to share a tribute to Matthew on her Instagram. The three-photo carousel she posted on Nov. 15 includes a behind-the-scenes photo of the pair laughing while reading a script together, a screenshot of a sweet text Matthew had sent her, and a clip from one of the pair's most iconic on-screen moments.

"Oh boy this one has cut deep... Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions that I’ve never experienced before," the star wrote. "In the last couple weeks, I’ve been pouring over our texts to one another. Laughing and crying then laughing again."

David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer, who starred as Ross Geller in Friends, also recently shared a memorial Instagram post for his late friend.

"This photo is from one of my favorite moments with you," David wrote in the post. "Now it makes me smile and grieve at the same time."

The actor also wrote of Matthew's incredible heart. "You were generous with it, and shared with us, so we could create a family out of six strangers."

Courteney Cox

On Nov. 14, Matthew Perry's Friends love interest, Courteney Cox (who played Monica on the series) reminisced on her relationship with the late actor, too. "When you work with someone as closely as I did with Matthew, there are thousands of moments I wish I could share," she penned. "For now here’s one of my favorites."

The actress attached a clip from the Friends episode, "The One With Ross's Wedding," with a behind-the-scenes moment that shed some light on her sweet dynamic with Matthew.

"In this scene, before we started rolling, he whispered a funny line for me to say," Courteney wrote. "He often did things like that. He was funny and he was kind."

Matt LeBlanc

Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey, the best friend to Matthew's Chandler in the series, also recently shared his condolences. "It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye," the actor wrote. "It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I’ll never forget you. Never."

The post included screen grabs from Friends, as well as once behind-the-scenes photo of the cast in a group hug. At the end of the post, Matt quips, "And I guess you’re keeping the 20 bucks you owe me."

Maggie Wheeler

The actress—who played Chandler's on-and-off girlfriend Janice Hosenstein throughout the sitcom's 10-season run—posted a still from the series where she and Perry stood arm in arm.

"What a loss," Maggie wrote. "The world will miss you Mathew Perry. The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared. ♥️"

Morgan Fairchild

Morgan—who played Chandler's mom on the sitcom—shared an image from the sitcom episode, "The One with Monica and Chandler's Wedding."

"I’m heartbroken about the untimely death of my 'son,' Matthew Perry. The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock. I’m sending love & condolences to his friends & family, especially his dad, John Bennett Perry, who I worked with on Flamingo Road & Falcon Crest. #RIPMatthew."

Brooke Shields

Model and actress Brooke Shields posted a heartfelt message and a photo of her guest appearance alongside Matthew in Friends in 1996 ("The One After the Super Bowl, Part 1"). She wrote: "Really struggling to find the words. You were so loved, Matthew. I loved you dearly. Thank you for the belly laughs. You brought joy to so many. We already miss you… sending all of my love to your family & friends."

Hank Azaria

Hank played Phoebe Buffay's scientist boyfriend David on Friends and was a close friend of Matthew's for decades. "Matthew was the first friend I made in Los Angeles when I moved there when I was 21–he was 16," the actor said in a touching video reel on his Instagram.

"We did a pilot together called Morning Maggie, it never saw the light of day. Matthew and I became really good friends, and we were really more like brothers for a long time. We drank a lot together, we laughed a lot together, and we were there for each other in the early days of our career. To me, he was as funny as he was on Friends and other things too, in person he was just the funniest man ever."

Ben Stiller

The actor, who was a guest star in season 3 of the sitcom, wrote on Threads: "Matthew Perry literally created a comedic rhythm that became iconic to a generation of audiences. His timing was perfect. So sad he is gone. Sending love to his family and friends."

Paget Brewster

Paget, who played Chandler's love interest Cathy in season 4, wrote: "I’m so very sad to hear about Matthew Perry. He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after. Please read his book. It was his legacy to help. He won’t rest in peace though.. He’s already too busy making everyone laugh up there."

Aisha Tyler

Aisha Tyler, who played Ross' recurring love interest Charlie in seasons 9 and 10, penned a message on Instagram: "He had a gentleness and generosity of spirit that was unparalleled. I learned how to tell a joke perfectly just by watching him work. And I will never forget the moment he leaned in, on my first night of taping Friends, to tell me warmly, “get ready for your life to change.” Rest well, Matthew Perry. Thank you for the kindness and laughter."

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