Jennifer Aniston Urges Fans to Cherish Matthew Perry’s Legacy Following His Passing
At the 2024
Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, Jennifer Aniston, star of
The Morning Show, spoke openly about the recent loss of her friend and fellow
Friends costar, Matthew Perry. In a conversation with Entertainment Tonight,
she shared her desire for Perry's fans to actively "celebrate him."
Matthew
Perry, who battled addiction throughout his life, passed away on October 28 at
the age of 54. The autopsy report, obtained by PEOPLE in December, revealed
that his death was caused by acute effects of ketamine, with drowning, coronary
artery disease, and buprenorphine effects listed as contributing factors, all
ruled accidental.
In response
to Perry's passing, members of the Hollywood community, including all five
Friends costars, expressed their condolences on social media. Perry's family
also established the Matthew Perry Foundation to support those struggling with
substance abuse, a cause the late actor had been passionate about.
Back in
November, Jennifer Aniston encouraged her followers to contribute to the
Matthew Perry Foundation on Giving Tuesday, emphasizing that Perry "would
have been grateful for the love 🥰."
In a December interview with Variety, she shared her thoughts on how Perry
should be remembered, highlighting his happiness and his ability to make people
laugh.
“He was
happy,” Aniston said. “I miss him dearly. We all do. Boy, he made us laugh
really hard.” She expressed gratitude for the beautiful tributes that poured
in, hoping Perry could realize the depth of love he received.
Breaking
her silence on November 15, Aniston shared one of her last text messages from
Perry and reminisced about how he brought joy through laughter. In an Instagram
tribute alongside a photo from the sitcom's 2004 finale, she reflected on the
profound impact of losing Perry and the enduring bond they shared as part of
the "chosen family" of Friends.
“We were
always the 6 of us,” Aniston stated. “This was a chosen family that forever
changed the course of who we were and what our path was going to be. For Matty,
he KNEW he loved to make people laugh. His life literally depended on it. And
boy did he succeed in doing just that. He made all of us laugh. And laugh
hard.”
Aniston
revealed she had been revisiting text message exchanges with Perry, finding
solace in the shared laughter and tears. In honoring Matthew Perry's legacy,
Jennifer Aniston encourages fans to celebrate the joy and laughter he brought
into their lives.
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