Friends Cast Honors Matthew Perry’s Memory Two Years After His Passing

Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer.
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Need to Know

• The cast of *Friends* collaborated with the Matthew Perry Foundation for a charity fundraiser honoring their late co-star.
• Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow each autographed a collection of limited edition artwork.
• Matthew Perry passed away in October 2023 due to an accidental overdose.

Two years following his death, the cast of *Friends* is continuing to honor Matthew Perry’s legacy. On December 12, the Matthew Perry Foundation shared a series of photos on Instagram featuring Aniston, Cox, Schwimmer, LeBlanc, and Kudrow as they autographed a collection of abstract artwork intended to raise funds for various charities.

The foundation emphasized the initiative on Instagram, stating, “The cast has teamed up with @soundwaves_art and artist Tim Wakefield for a very special collection of artwork this holiday season.” This effort aims to sustain Perry’s legacy while addressing the stigma surrounding addiction.

Courteney Cox.

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“Tim has transformed the actual soundwaves of the *Friends* theme song into these beautiful designs, each inspired by a different character, and every cast member has autographed their own small run of artworks,” the foundation added. Limited editions of the prints will also include Perry’s official signature, in collaboration with his estate.

Perry was found dead at his Los Angeles home in October 2023, with an autopsy revealing that an accidental drowning occurred due to the effects of ketamine. He had openly battled alcoholism and opioid addiction throughout his life.

Matt LeBlanc.

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In a recent interview, Jennifer Aniston reflected on Perry’s passing, stating that it was both “alarming and shocking, yet not shocking.” She recalled the shared sentiment among the *Friends* cast regarding the fear of receiving such tragic news. “We miss him. He was a brilliant human being and an extraordinary talent,” she remarked, expressing sadness that he never attained the happiness he sought.

Lisa Kudrow.

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Following Perry’s death, the *Friends* cast expressed their collective grief in a statement, describing their devastation over his loss. “We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” they stated, emphasizing the deep bond they shared. They pledged to take time to grieve and process the tragedy, affirming that their thoughts were with Perry’s family and all who loved him worldwide.