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. ...