According to Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry was not struggling before his death. The actress shared that the two friends were texting the morning of Perry’s tragic passing and he was happy, healthy, and had quit smoking. Law enforcement confirmed that Perry died from an apparent drowning on October 28, at the age of 54. Aniston wants people to know that Perry was getting healthy and working hard. She also expressed how much she misses him and how he made them all laugh really hard. Aniston finds the many tributes left in Perry’s honor beautiful and hopes that he can know how loved he was in a way he never thought possible.
Jennifer Aniston posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram in memory of her former “Friends” co-star, Matthew Perry, who recently passed away. She expressed the intense emotions she felt saying goodbye to “Matty,” and how experiencing grief allowed her to appreciate the moments of joy and gratitude for having loved someone so deeply. Referring to their “Friends” cast as a chosen family that forever changed their lives, Aniston highlighted Perry’s talent for making people laugh, which he considered his life’s purpose. She shared a screenshot of one of their previous exchanges, where Perry said it “made my day” to make Aniston laugh, and she promised to keep their texts forever. Aniston ended her tribute by expressing her love for Perry and how he always made her day, even though he is now gone.
Matthew Perry, known for his successful career in entertainment, had a well-known struggle with substance abuse. Tragically, he had passed away at his home in Pacific Palisades before firefighters arrived on the scene. The cause of death was not immediately determined for the “Friends” actor. However, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office, an autopsy has been carried out and toxicology results are currently pending. A death certificate obtained by Fox News Digital confirms that Perry died at 4:17 p.m, with Keith Morrison, “Dateline” correspondent and Perry’s stepfather, listed as the informant.
On the red carpet, Jennifer Aniston gazes lovingly at Matthew Perry while their “Friends” co-star Lisa Kudrow observes. Perry expressed in his memoir promotion with Tom Power in 2022 that he hopes to be remembered as someone who lived and loved fully, always seeking growth, and prioritizing helping others.
