Friends co-stars Matt LeBlanc and Courtney Cox finally break their silence on Matthew Perry's death
On October 28, Matthew Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home's hot tub. Since then, the world has awaited a response from the Friends team, and finally, two of them, Courtney Cox and Matt LeBlanc, have spoken about Matthew.
Matt LeBlanc, AKA Joey's statement
Matt LeBlanc, who portrayed Joey in Friends, posted a series of photos with Matthew, bidding him farewell. Expressing that their shared moments were among his most cherished, he conveyed his eternal remembrance of Matthew.
Referring to Matthew as his brother, Matt penned a heartfelt message, urging Matthew to now soar freely.
He wrote, “It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life. 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. Spread your wings and fly, brother, you’re finally free. Much love. And I guess you’re keeping the 20 bucks you owe me."
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Matt LeBlanc, who plays Joey, had a close relationship not only with Matthew Perry on screen (both played best friends) but also in real life.
Courtney Cox aka Monica's reaction
Another Friends cast member, Courtney, who plays Chandler Bing's wife, shared her thoughts on Matthew's loss on Instagram.
She posted a behind-the-scenes clip from a pivotal moment between Chandler and Monica, where Matthew had whispered a funny line for her to say during filming.
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Other cast members, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, and Jennifer Aniston, have not yet commented on social media.
However, on October 31, the cast of Friends released a joint statement expressing being "utterly devastated" by the loss of their friend.
The statement said, "In time, we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world."