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Emotional message from Matt LeBlanc to Matthew Perry following the actor’s death
They were a genius double act within an iconic group of six, and Matt LeBlanc has now broken his silence publicly on the death of his friend and co-star.
Through his official Instagram account, Matt LeBlanc breaks the silence and shares a farewell message for his friend and colleague, Matthew Perry, who was found deceased on October 28 at his residence in California.
Joey and Chandler, Matt and Matthew
“It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life. It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend,” LeBlanc points writes.
“I will always smile when I think of you and I’ll never forget you. Never. Spread your wings and fly brother you’re finally free. Much love. And I guess you’re keeping the 20 bucks you owe me.” The final words sounding like a joke they would have shared on or off the set.
The unbreakable bond between Chandler Bing and Joey Tribbiani on Friends transcended the screen, as Perry and LeBlanc managed to forge a great friendship, much like their characters on the small screen.
In related news:
The unexpected death of Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry was found lifeless on the afternoon of 28 October at his residence in Los Angeles, California. The actor passed away at the age of 54, apparently drowning in his hot tub.
According to the police investigation, Perry arrived home in the early afternoon after spending the morning playing pickleball. Later, he sent his assistant to buy prescription glasses and a new cell phone; when the assistant returned, he found the actor lifeless in his hot tub.
The investigation into his death continues, as the results of the preliminary autopsy were “inconclusive,” and the cause of death is “deferred,” pending the results of a toxicology report.
Rest in peace, Matthew Perry.