Current:Home > InvestMatt LeBlanc posts touching tribute to Matthew Perry: 'Among the favorite times of my life' -FinanceMind
Matt LeBlanc posts touching tribute to Matthew Perry: 'Among the favorite times of my life'
View
Date:2025-04-12 15:30:09
Matt LeBlanc is paying emotional tribute to late co-star Matthew Perry, becoming the first of the "Friends" cast to release his own statement since the actor died last month at 54.
In an Instagram post shared Tuesday, the actor called working with Perry "among the favorite times of my life."
Perry, who died on Oct. 28, starred as Chandler Bing on NBC's smash hit comedy "Friends," alongside LeBlanc's Joey Tribbiani. The pair starred as best friends in the sitcom from 1994 to 2004.
"It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life," LeBlanc captioned a set of photos from the show over the years a one of the cast sharing a group hug.
"It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I'll never forget you. Never," he continued. "Spread your wings and fly brother you're finally free. Much love."
He ended the tribute with a "Friends" reference. "And I guess you're keeping the 20 bucks you owe me," he said.
Perry co-starred on "Friends" for the entire 10-season run of what was then TV's No. 1 comedy, and appeared in all 234 episodes. It was his role as Chandler Bing opposite LeBlanc, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer that defined his career.
LeBlanc, along with his fellow core cast members released a statement last month to share their grief and pay tribute to Perry: "We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family.
"There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able," their statement continued. "For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world."
Perry was found dead in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home last month, according to authorities. TMZ was the first to report the news. Nicholas Prange, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman, confirmed the death, saying city firefighters responded "to find an adult male unconscious in a stand-alone jacuzzi. A rapid medical assessment, sadly, revealed the man was deceased prior to first responder arrival. The circumstances are under investigation by LAPD and the LA County Medical Examiner."
A coroner's report and toxicology exam for Perry is expected in the coming weeks.
Since his death, a foundation established in Perry's name will help those struggling with addiction. The Matthew Perry Foundation, announced less than a week after the actor's death will continue Perry's "enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction."
Perry released his memoir, "Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing," in 2022, and opened up about life behind the scenes of the sitcom, chronicling his battle with alcohol and drugs. Perry wrote with candor and compassion and showed his dedication to continue fighting a near-fatal battle.
"There is light in the darkness," Perry wrote in the prologue. "You just have to look hard enough to find it."
Matthew Perry'sex-fiancée, 'Friends' co-stars grieve actor: 'The world will miss you'
Contributing: Laura Trujillo, KiMi Robinson, Anthony Robledo
veryGood! (199)
Related
- Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
- What's next for Eagles? Nick Sirianni out to 'reprove' himself; GM defends Jalen Hurts
- His spacecraft sprung a leak. Then this NASA astronaut accidentally broke a record
- Brazil’s former intelligence boss investigated in probe of alleged political spying, official says
- Rolling Loud 2024: Lineup, how to stream the world's largest hip hop music festival
- Who Pays for Cleanup When a Solar Project Reaches the End of Its Life?
- Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, led by gains in Chinese markets following policy moves
- 2 escaped Arkansas inmates, including murder suspect, still missing after 4 days
- New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
- Lauren Boebert to argue her case in first Republican primary debate after hopping districts
Ranking
- Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
- Claudia Schiffer's cat Chip is purr-fection at the 'Argylle' premiere in London
- Florida board bans use of state, federal dollars for DEI programs at state universities
- Biden to host Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida at a state visit in April
- Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
- Nicole Kidman leads an ensemble of privileged, disconnected American 'Expats'
- New Jersey officials push mental health resources after sheriff's death: 'It is OK to ask for help'
- The Mexican National Team's all-time leading goal scorer, Chicharito, returns to Chivas
Recommendation
Behind on your annual reading goal? Books under 200 pages to read before 2024 ends
Remaining landslide victims found in China, bringing death toll to 44
Alaska charter company pays $900k after guide caused wildfire by not properly extinguishing campfire
Japan’s precision moon lander has hit its target, but it appears to be upside-down
Former Danish minister for Greenland discusses Trump's push to acquire island
Pickleball has taken the nation by storm. Now, it's become a competitive high-school sport
Tesla stock price falls after quarterly earnings call reveals 15% profit decline
When are the Grammy Awards? What to know about the host, 2024 nominees and more.