A tribute to Matthew Perry interrupted Adele's Vegas show proceedings.
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In a poignant moment during one of her epic Vegas gigs, the legend herself, Adele, took time out to salute the late comic genius, Matthew Perry. The news of the former Friends star's sudden demise at 54 years old had sent shockwaves across the globe, and Adele, a Las Vegas resident known for her sold-out concerts, decided to honor his memory.
A Heartfelt Tribute
Although they never crossed paths in real life, Adele dedicated her rendition of "When We Were Young" to Matthew Perry, extolling his iconic character, Chandler Bing. This hilarious character was, according to Adele, "the funniest fictional character of all time," a judgment that sent ripples of agreement through the audience at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Adele's Vegas abode.
The Magic of Chandler Bing
Adele shared a profound personal connection to the character Chandler Bing. She reminisced about her buddy Andrew, who would impersonate Chandler when she was just 12. Andrew's antics turned a sea of tears into a lake of laughter during tough times. Adele fondly recalled, "He would do the Chandler thing anytime to crack us up, and if any of us were going through a rough patch, he'd just do the Chandler routine."
A Battle Worth Fighting
Matthew Perry's passing struck a chord with Adele, who praised his courage in speaking up about his battles with substance abuse. Aspiring to emulate his honesty and openness, the 35-year-old powerhouse, who quit booze earlier this year, acknowledged Perry's candor about his struggles. In his 2022 memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing," Perry talked about a near-death experience during which his colon ruptured due to opioid overuse at age 49. This health crisis led to a life-threatening battle, with five months in a hospital bed and an additional nine months with a colostomy bag.
Speaking directly to her audience, Adele expressed her stunned disbelief at losing someone who had spread smiles and laughter across the world. She encouraged fans to remember Perry fondly, highlighting the impact that his portrayal of Chandler Bing had on his admirers.
[1] Adele's Las Vegas residency started in 2022 and is set to conclude in November 2025, after which she plans to take a break from music.
[2] While details about Matthew Perry's specific influence on Adele's residency are scant, her tribute to him reflects her admiration for figures who shaped popular culture.
- Adele, during one of her epic Vegas gigs, paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Matthew Perry, the actor known for his role as Chandler Bing in the popular sitcom 'Friends'.
- Highlighting Chandler Bing as the funniest fictional character of all time, Adele dedicated her rendition of "When We Were Young" to Matthew Perry.
- While Andrew's impersonation of Chandler when Adele was 12 turned tough times into laughter, the character also reminded Adele of Matthew Perry's candidness about his struggles with substance abuse.
- In her tribute, Adele encourage fans to remember Matthew Perry, a symbol of entertainment and pop-culture who fought battles against substance abuse and health crises.
