Actor Matthew Perry died at the age of 54 on the night of October 28-29. His funeral, which brought together his family and his former playing partners in the series “Friends”, took place in Hollywood this Friday, November 3.
The news shocked fans of the series Friends and the celebrity sphere: known for having played Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom, Matthew Perry has passed away at only 54 years old, on the night of October 28 to 29. Although he had been battling his addictions to alcohol and medications for a long time, no substances were found in his body, found in his hot tub. Dother analyzes still need to be carried out to determine the circumstances of his death.
Friday November 3, The actor’s funeral was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery Church in Hollywood Hills, in South Los Angeles, and where celebrities like Carrie Fisher, Paul Walker and Naya Rivera are buried. The memorial is located across the street from Warner Bros. Studios, where Matthew Perry filmed for a decade with Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow (who plans to adopt her dog) and David Schwimmer. The latter had paid tribute to their friend in a joint press release, like several personalities. On the day of Matthew Perry’s funeral, Daily Mirror published some photos of those who came to say goodbye.
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“Matthew brought so much joy to the world”
His mother, Suzanne Perry, his stepfather Keith, and his father John Perry were present to pay their respects. The family expressed their grief in a statement: “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and as a friend. You all meant a lot to him and we appreciate the immense outpouring of love you have given us.” According to the tabloid, the ceremony ended with the song “Don’t Give Up” by Peter Gabriel, whose lyrics evoke Matthew Perry’s fight against his addictions. The actor has long campaigned for better care people suffering from addictions, and spoke openly about it in his memoirs.
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