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11 Aug 2025, 19:00

Changes in the Lives of Friends Actors After the Death of Matthew Perry

  • Jennifer Aniston mourned Matthew Perry following his death.
  • Matthew LeBlanc became more sensitive after losing his friend.
  • Perry's death impacted all of his colleagues from the series.

Matthew Perry, an actor known for his role as Chandler Bing in the series Friends, passed away on October 28, 2023. The cause of death was "acute effects of ketamine," which is confirmed by the coroner's report from Los Angeles. Perry, 54, was found unresponsive in his home, with additional factors such as drowning and coronary artery disease. Although he had a history of substance abuse, at the time of his death, it was reported that he "had been clean for 19 months."

Jennifer Aniston, his co-star from the series, stated that she "mourned" Perry for a long time before his death. She emphasized that their friendship remained strong after the show ended. Aniston expressed the thought that, while this is difficult for everyone, "part of me believes that it’s better for Perry, especially since he was freed from pain."

Matthew LeBlanc, another actor from Friends, noted significant changes in his life after Perry’s death. Reports indicate that LeBlanc, who previously had a withdrawn personality, became more sensitive and kind. This change has been described as "a shock of cold water" for him, and now he has new projects that he is eagerly looking to share.

Perry's death became a catalyst for many actors who worked with him, and his colleagues from Friends expressed deep feelings. They stated that they were "like family" and their bond was much deeper than just professional.

Tags: Culture

Articles on this topic:

  • www.independent.co.uk - Jennifer Aniston says she mourned Matthew Perry for a ‘long time’ before his death
  • www.marca.com - Matt LeBlanc's personality underwent a dramatic change after the death of his close friend Matthew Perry
  • abcnews.go.com - Jennifer Aniston says 'Friends' cast had 'been mourning' Matthew Perry before his death