Insider Says Matthew Perry’s Death Was ‘Bittersweet’ While Pointing To One Positive It Had For The Friends Cast

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Despite not all TV show casts sharing the same bond off-camera as they do on screen, what made the Friends cast stand out – and one of the top sitcoms ever – was their genuine friendship in real life. When Matthew Perry passed away in October 2023 due to drowning caused by ketamine, his former co-stars were deeply saddened, expressing they had lost not just a colleague but a loved one. Although this year has been challenging for those closest to the Chandler Bing actor, there’s reportedly at least one positive outcome that’s emerged from this tragedy.

As a devoted film fan, I can’t help but reflect on the beloved characters from Friends. Among them, it was undeniably Lisa Kudrow’s Phoebe Buffay who had an extraordinary knack for finding the bright side in even the gloomiest situations. If there’s any solace to be found amidst Matthew Perry’s untimely passing at 54, a source shared with Life&Style, it might just be this: let’s remember the lessons Phoebe taught us – to find hope and resilience in adversity.

It’s a mix of sadness and joy, but his passing seemed to draw them even tighter. Now, they reach out to one another more frequently than before. They’ve revived an old text conversation they once had in their youth.

Over the past two decades since “Friends” ended, it’s clear that the six main cast members have maintained strong connections. Dinners between Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, numerous birthday tributes for Lisa Kudrow, and mutual appearances in each other’s projects are just a few examples of this bond. Aniston herself admitted to texting with Matthew Perry on the day he passed away.

It appears that the unfortunate event has fortified the connection among the five surviving Friends cast members, and it’s clear they’ve been communicating frequently. In fact, Lisa Kudrow has taken to re-watching Friends out of respect for Matthew Perry.

In the Friends reunion of 2021 (streamable with a Max subscription), the actor who brought Chandler Bing to life acknowledged the deep bond they shared, expressing that if they ever encountered one of their co-stars at a gathering, they would have to excuse themselves from the company they were with. However, the understanding was that they had met someone very special and would be engrossed in conversation with them for the remainder of the evening.

Reframing the statement in a more conversational style: It’s clear that Matthew Perry would feel proud knowing he managed to reunite his Friends cast, much like the “I’ll Be There for You” song suggests. Furthermore, if we look for the bright sides, it’s indisputable that through his openness about his struggles with addiction, he was able to make a positive impact on many lives. In the end, while Perry is known for his iconic role on Friends, it’s the help and support he wanted to provide to others that he hoped would be his lasting legacy.

Apart from enjoying all ten seasons of Friends on Max, you’ll be happy to know that the talented cast is still appearing in fresh projects. Additionally, we’ve put together a collection of Matthew Perry’s top films and TV shows for you to revisit and cherish his performances.

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2025-01-05 20:37