‘It’s Not Something I Normally Would Do.’ Matthew Perry’s Co-Star Ione Skye Shared The Text Exchange She Had With The Star When He Reached Out To Her Shortly Before His Death

Approximately one and a half years have passed since Matthew Perry, a renowned actor from the show “Friends”, tragically passed away at 54 in his hot tub. In this period, many celebrities have shared their personal encounters with him. Jennifer Aniston, who will be back on our screens with “The Morning Show” in the 2025 TV schedule, reminisced about their text conversations prior to his demise. Now, another of his former co-stars has joined them, disclosing the last messages they exchanged before he passed away.

Ione Skye and Matthew Perry were prominent figures in the 1988 film “A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon,” which marked Perry’s first appearance on screen. As Skye shares in her recently published memoir, “Say Everything,” they had a brief romance as well. During the promotion of her new book, released on October 15, 2023, Skye recollects receiving a message from the actor, just 14 days before his unfortunate death by drowning in his hot tub following an overdose of ketamine. The conversation between them was as follows:

  • Matthew Perry: Hi! I hope all is well. I was meditating (I meditate now) and “In Your Eyes” started playing. And I instantly thought of you and how beautiful you are.
  • Ione Skye: Awe. I love that. Xo
  • Perry: Hope you are healthy and happy.
  • Skye: yes I am both. I think! Good to hear from you. I only have nice memories with you.
  • Perry: Me too. That one afternoon, I was just sitting in my apartment, and there you were!

Matthew Perry reminisced about that iconic moment from the 1989 romantic comedy, where John Cusack’s character played “In Your Eyes” on a boombox aloft, a gesture meant for his beloved, Diane, portrayed by Ione Skye.

It’s not surprising that the song triggered memories of him for her. This moment seemed like a heartwarming rekindling of their connection. Ione Skye had been out of touch with him for quite some time before this, and his passing shortly after left her uncertain about reaching out to him, as she put it, according to NBC.

I wasn’t sure if I should forward the message, but it was so heartwarming that I decided to go ahead and share it. Sharing isn’t typically my style.

Ultimately, Ione Skye felt that the world might appreciate another heartwarming tale featuring Matthew Perry, so she opted to share it with the public.

This actress is among numerous others who have recounted tales about the man behind the character of Chandler Bing on Friends, a sitcom known for its hilarious quotes. Alongside his five fellow cast members from one of television’s greatest sitcoms, who collectively expressed deep sorrow with a statement saying they were “deeply saddened” by his passing, tributes have also poured in from guest stars like Paget Brewster and Selma Blair, as well as Morgan Fairchild, the actress famed for portraying Chandler’s mother Nora.

I deeply appreciate those who, much like me, cherished Matthew Perry. Even though he’s no longer with us, they’re diligently working to keep his memory alive and vibrant.

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2025-03-24 21:07