Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry's Friendship Blossomed Post-Friends, Stays Strong Till Perry's Demise
In a candid chat with Variety, Jennifer Aniston shared that her "Friends" co-star Matt Perry and she remained tight-knit since the series wrapped up in 2004, just before Perry's tragic passing at 54 years old in October. They exchanged multiple text messages daily.
"I actually texted him 'Funny Marty' this morning," Aniston said. "He wasn't in pain. He wasn't fighting."
The cause of Perry's death is yet to be ascertained.
Aniston expressed her hope that people would reflect on Perry's life, just as he wished, to be remembered.
"He's happy. He's healthy," Aniston shared. "He quit smoking. He's getting back in shape."
Perry had spoken extensively about his past battles with drug addiction. Aniston, however, shared that he was doing well before his demise.
"I wish people knew he was truly healthy and getting healthier. I miss him terribly. he made us all laugh so much."
Her "Friends" colleagues and dearest friends paid tribute to their late colleague. Aniston revealed she was touched by the numerous lives Perry had touched.
"It's so beautiful," she said. "I hope he knows he's loved in a way he never could have imagined."
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Matthew Perry's death occurred due to the acute effects of ketamine, found in his system at the time of his demise. His drowning in the heated end of the pool was categorized as an accident, serving as a secondary cause of death[1].
Analyzing their journey together, Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry formed a close, long-standing friendship during their tenure on the renowned sitcom "Friends." Their shared experiences on the show fostered an indestructible bond, as they stood by each other through various personal and professional hurdles[5].
Despite persistent rumors and media speculation, their relationship stayed strong and unwavering. Following Perry's demise, Aniston reportedly took on a more nurturing role towards her remaining castmates, like David Schwimmer, showing increasing concern over Schwimmer's new relationship with a significantly younger woman[2][3].
This heightened protective behavior is attributed to the emotional toll from Perry's passing, with Aniston particularly affecting due to their close relationship and recent loss of her father[4].
