Matt LeBlanc, Sarah Ferguson and Matthew Perry behind the scenes of a special “Friends” episode, which aired in 1998.Photo:Oliver Upton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Oliver Upton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Sarah Fergusonis thinking ofMatthew Perryfollowing theFriendsactor’sdeathat age 54.
On Sunday, the Duchess of York, who is popularly known as Fergie, remembered the star with a touching tribute and two throwback photos onInstagram.
“I remember being thrilled to have met a natural talent, comedian and brilliant actor. It is a tragedy to lose you so early in life, rest in peace dear Matthew … you have given so much joy and laughter to so many,” Fergie wrote.
The Duchess of York, 64, posted two undated photos with Perry. The first showed her posing with theFriendsactor and his castmatesJennifer Aniston,Courteney Cox,Matt LeBlancandDavid Schwimmer(Lisa Kudrowwas missing), and the second snap showed Fergie with Perry and LeBlanc near Big Ben in London.
Matt LeBlanc, Sarah Ferguson and Matthew Perry behind the scenes of a special “Friends” episode, which aired in 1998.Oliver Upton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
The character of Joey says, “Say hi to my friend and tell him you like my hat.”
Playing herself, Fergie asks, “Okay, so um, what’s your friend’s name?”
“Hi, Chandler. Joey says you don’t really like his hat, but I think it’s kind of dashing,” Fergie playfully said of the plush Union Jack cap.
Matt LeBlanc and Sarah Ferguson film “Friends in London.Warner Bros./Getty
Warner Bros./Getty
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, first responders arrived at the residence at 4:07 p.m. on Saturday.
PerTMZ, sources said first responders were called to the residence for cardiac arrest and that no drugs were found at the scene. The news outlet also obtained 911 dispatch audio in which “drowning” is referenced.
Matthew Perry poses at a photocall for “The End Of Longing”, a play which he wrote and starred in at The Playhouse Theatre in 2016.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
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On Sunday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to PEOPLE that an autopsy hasbeen completedand results are pending a toxicology report, which can take weeks to come through.
An online record has the status of Perry’s cause of death currently listed as “deferred” since it’s “pending additional investigation.” PEOPLE has also confirmed that the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division is handling Perry’s death investigation, and “foul play is not suspected at this time.” They declined to comment on what may or may not have been recovered on the scene, as “the investigation is ongoing.”
Best known for hisFriendsrole, Perry played the sarcastic and commitment-phobe Chandler for 10 seasons, landing an Emmy nomination in 2002.Friendswas the hottest show of the 1990s, with Perry, Anison, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc and Schwimmer ultimately earning a whopping $1 million each per episode.
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, David Schwimmer as Ross Geller, Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, Matt Le Blanc as Joey Tribbiani, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay on Friends.NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Despite his success, Perrystruggled with addictionbehind the scenes, seeking treatment 15 times over the years. He told Britain’s BBC Radio 2 in 2016 that hedidn’t remember filmingseasons 3 through 6 ofFriends.
“I didn’t know how to stop,” he said inhis 2022 PEOPLE cover story, timed to the release of his memoir,Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.“The disease and the addiction is progressive, so it gets worse and worse as you grow older.”
Of reaching a positive place in his sobriety journey, Perry added, “I’m most surprised with my resilience. The way that I can bounce back from all this torture and awfulness.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
source: people.com
