Matthew Perry's Farewell in LA
A week after the shocking news of Matthew Perry's sudden demise, the beloved American actor, renowned globally as the sarcastic Chandler Bing from "Friends," was sent off privately in Los Angeles. Reports suggest that family and friends bid their final goodbyes at a solemn ceremony on a Friday, accompanied by some of his "Friends" co-stars, including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow.
At the age of 54, the 90's icon was discovered unconscious in his home's hot tub, leading to emergency services being called. Regrettably, their efforts fell short, and the cause of his death remains undetermined, ruling out any sign of foul play.
The 'Friends' family mourns
With hearts aching, the "Friends" cast, describing themselves as more than just colleagues, expressed their sorrow in a shared statement. They remarked, "We were more than just colleagues. We were family,” explaining the depth of their loss.
Perry's grueling battle against alcohol, drug, and pill addictions, detailed candidly in his 2022 memoir, left a profound impact on him and fueled the creation of the Matthew Perry Foundation. This foundation aspires to support others struggling with addiction, vowing to erase the stigma surrounding it through financial aid to organizations eager to offer hope in recovery.
Forever memorialized
Paying tribute to Perry's personal commitment to eradicating addiction, the Matthew Perry Foundation fosters equitable access to care by collaborating with reputable programs like Massachusetts General Hospital's Addiction Medicine Fellowship. Perry's burial took place at the Forest Lawn cemetery in Hollywood Hills, California, on November 3, 2023, in the Sanctuary of Treasured Love – a poignant resting place for other illustrious celebrities, including Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Ronnie James Dio.
The poignant departure of this iconic entertainer deeply echoed through the American entertainment scene, disrupting hearts around the world.
