Lauren Graham Explains Why Longtime Friend Matthew Perry Had A 'Really Happy' Final Year

John Mulaney has shared that he “identified” with Matthew Perry’s story of addiction.Speaking with Variety following the Friends actor’s sudden death last month, Mulaney opened up about his connection to Perry’s experience. The actor, who died at his home aged 54, had a history of addiction, which he detailed in his memoir, Friends, Lovers And The Big Terrible Thing.The book, which also covered Perry’s road to recovery, reportedly impacted Mulaney, who has himself struggled with addiction, leading him to attend rehab following a drug relapse in 2020.“Addiction is just a disaster,” said Mulaney.

Matthew Perry may no longer be with us, but his presence still looms large… Especially when it comes to the Friends franchise.

Matthew Perry’s loved ones — including stepdad Keith Morrison — are speaking out one month after the “Friends” star’s death.The late actor’s family released a statement about the Matthew Perry Foundation in honor of Giving Tuesday, a day for championing and partaking in philanthropic efforts.“It is important to us as a family to honor Matthew’s legacy,” the statement read, via Entertainment Tonight. “The potential that the Matthew Perry Foundation has to help those suffering with this disease is something we are proud to bring to the world.”The foundation was launched on Nov. 3, just days after Perry died at age 54 of an apparent drowning on Oct.

John Mulaney is opening up about his connection to the late Matthew Perry.

Variety about relating to the “Friends” star’s battle for sobriety, which Perry detailed in his 2022 memoir “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.” Perry died on Oct. 28 at the age of 54. “Addiction is just a disaster,” Mulaney told the outlet on Monday.

Friends episode has re-emerged following the actor’s passing.The Chandler Bing actor was found dead in his Los Angeles home last month aged 54, with a private funeral service taking place earlier in November.A 2004 interview with Perry has now re-emerged, in which he said that season one episode The One With The Blackout – which notably featured his usually-talkative character saying little – topped his list.“The interesting thing about that episode was I didn’t speak much; it was mostly in voiceover,” he told Entertainment Weekly at the time. “We prerecorded what I said, and I had to react.”The episode featured Chandler getting stuck in an ATM vestibule with model Jill Goodacre, who played herself in the episode.“Let’s face it: Jill Goodacre is hot, so it wasn’t that difficult,” he added.

Sean Penn is opening up about the late Matthew Perry‘s impact on the world.

Matthew Perry’s death on October 28. The “Friends” star was beloved by millions for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on the hit TV series. However, fans aren’t the only ones grieving the loss of the actor.

be any more in our feelings?After Matthew Perry’s tragic death on Oct. 28 at 54, fans have been seeking solace in the magic he created alongside Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow in NBC’s “Friends,” which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004.In 1997, Rosie O’Donnell asked Perry, “Are you friends with the ‘Friends’?”His answer? “Yes, we are.

Matthew Perry, the star of Friends, sadly passed away at 54 on October 28, 2023, in his Los Angeles home. He had a successful career despite personal struggles, with a decade on Friends and other big projects like 17 Again and Fallout: New Vegas contributing to his wealth.The actor, who played Chandler Bing, had an estimated net worth of $102million (£84million), making him the third richest 'Friends' cast member after Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox.

Sean Penn has praised Matthew Perry’s courage in the way that he spoke out about his addiction in order to help others who are suffering. Appearing on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Wednesday (November 22), the Oscar-winning actor explained that while he did not know the late Friends star well, he admired the openness in the way that he handled his struggles. “I can’t claim to have known him well, but I liked him very much,” he said.

Thanksgiving episodes ofdidn't necessarily coin the term Friendsgiving — but they may as well have!The sitcom aired from 1994 to 2004 and nearly all of the 10 seasons (except for season 2) featured a memorable Thanksgiving episode! From competitive touch football to «traditional English trifle» to a Brad Pitt cameo, Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc), Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), and Ross Geller (David Schwimmer) make the season all the more special with these episodes.ET has compiled a list of some of the most hysterical and memorable moments from the beloved Thanksgiving episodes. The episodes seem all the more special this year as it's the first Thanksgiving since the death of Matthew Perry, who passed away on Oct.

Friends” is reportedly thinking about having another public reunion in honor of the late Matthew Perry. The actor tragically died at his home on October 28, and his former co-stars were said to be devastated by the loss. However, it may bring them all together one more time.According to The Daily Mail, the cast of “Friends” may want to publicly memorialize Matthew Perry in the future.

“Piers Morgan Uncensored,” the Oscar winner, 63, called the “Friends” actor’s death “tragic” as he praised him for bravely sharing his struggles with the world.“What a talented guy,” Penn said on Wednesday. “I can’t claim to have known him well, but I liked him very much.”The “Milk” actor had battled his own addiction issues in the past and said he admired Perry for openly speaking out about his health woes.“I saw him somewhat recently, and we were both catching a flight out of Los Angeles airport, and I complimented him on what I knew of his book,” Penn explained.

Sean Penn, who starred on two episodes of Friends in 2001, said the late actor Matthew Perry was a “talented guy,” and said he praised him when they last met.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade wrapped several hours earlier so now it’s time to relax and watch some television as everyone settles in for a good night’s sleep. But does one watch as Tryptophan, an amino acid that makes people sleepy, makes its way through your system? Thankfully, many television shows have a dedicated Thanksgiving episode that airs around this time of year and has always been a source of constant joy among fans, Whether you’re in search of something nostalgic like the various episodes of “Friends” or something with a bit more drama like the original “Gossip Girl” there is something on for everyone this time of year.

Sarah Paulson is looking back fondly on her friendship with Matthew Perry.

Kelly Osbourne has shared a story about a kind gesture that Matthew Perry made for her at her first AA meeting.In a recent episode of The Osbournes Podcast, she recalled her first meeting with the late Friends star when she was 19 years old.“One time I was at a really, really horrible place, I was 19 years old and it was the first time I had ever been in treatment,” she said.“It was the very first AA meeting I ever went to and it was the one in the Palisades on Sunday in the morning.“I was shitting myself about being in there and there were so many people, and I hated it. I didn’t think that I belonged, and I felt worthless, everything.

Matthew Perry’s “Friends” TV mom, Nora Tyler Bing, has received messages of support from fans after the actor’s untimely death.“I was so touched because to a lot of the world thought of me as Chandler’s mom,” Fairchild said on Wednesday’s “Today” show.“So I was receiving a lot of the condolences too,” she continued. “And it was very touching to see how many lives he touched [where] people really thought he was their friend … and identified with him.”She added: “He has left a lasting legacy.”Perry died Oct.

Sarah Paulson is reflecting on her friendship with the late Matthew Perry.

be a better show to marathon on Thanksgiving than “Friends?” “Friends” is a classic show to watch on turkey day, since each season had an episode themed to the holiday. It doesn’t hurt that it’s a crowd-pleasing watch for the whole family too. This year, it’s especially poignant, since Matthew Perry, who played Chandler, died at age 54 on Oct.

Comedian Hans Kim has sparked outrage on social media after sharing a video of his stand-up routine, in which he referenced the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. In the video posted by Hans to his TikTok account, he shared the cruel vibe, as he said: "Sad to hear that the great Matthew Perry died alone in a hot tub. "You know, for a guy on a show called Friends he could have used a couple." The video sparked a number of critical comments, with one TikTok user writing: "Clearly you have no good material left.

stopped by “The View” on Tuesday, where she only had loving things to say about the late “Friends” cast member — her co-star in the NBC series “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.”“I just remember him as one of the most generous people on the planet,” Paulson, 48, said of Perry, who died Oct. 28 at age 54.

Matthew Perry’s tragic death just weeks after the star drowned in his hot tub.Kim, 33, made the insensitive remarks during a stand-up set he shared on his TikTok last week.“Sad to hear that the great Matthew Perry died alone in a hot tub. You know, for a guy on a show called ‘Friends,’ he could have used a couple,” said the jokester, who has opened for fellow comedians Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe.The wisecrack earned Kim a hefty round of laughs and claps from the audience.He then leaned into the positive feedback, stating that the iconic TV show’s opening credits of Perry and his costars splashing in a water fountain foreshadowed his early demise.“Who knew the opening credits were his cry for help?” Kim said, with a smirk on his face.Although the crowd at his live show seemed supportive of the tasteless jokes, the comments section of his TikTok was split.The video amassed more than 286,000 views — more than 5 times his follower count on the platform.“RIP Mathew Perry you’ll always be remembered unlike whoever this idiot is,” one person wrote.“Clearly you have no good material left.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Sarah Paulson revealed on “The View” that Matthew Perry helped land her a supporting role on Aaron Sorkin’s short-lived TV series “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.” Perry headlined the NBC show opposite Bradley Whitford and Amanda Peet, all of whom were cast already when Paulson was auditioning for the role of fictional actor Harriet Hayes. The Emmy winner said Perry took her under his wing and ensured she had an advantage in her final audition by personally running lines with her. “I was at a particular place in my career where I needed that job very desperately,” Paulson said.

During a visit to The View today, Sarah Paulson remembered the late Matthew Perry, her co-star on the 2006 NBC drama series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, as “one of the most generous people on the planet.”

TikTok, which has since amassed over 280,000 views.Speaking in the clip, Kim said: “Sad to hear that the great Matthew Perry died alone in a hot tub. For a guy on a show called Friends, he could have used a couple.”After some hesitant cheers from the crowd, Kim referred to the Friends opening fountain sequence, adding: “Who knew the opening credits were his cry for help.”Rip matthew perry ♬ original sound – Hans Kim In the comments, a number of people believe the joke is “too soon”, with one user adding: “I just watched a sad memorial video about him and scroll down to this.”“No issues with it being too soon.

your hollow, tin chest?A dark wool shirt jacket and a pair of jeans the late Matthew Perry wore on “Friends” is selling for $8,400 on eBay.“Yes, this is the actual ensemble worn by the late Matthew Perry as Chandler in the classic TV show,” reads the Aug. 29 listing, which was updated the day after Perry died.Chandler Bing donned the ensemble in the Season 1 episode “The One With the Candy Hearts” as he tried to break up with his on-again, off-again girlfriend Janice.A framed sketch print accompanies the geometric-patterned outfit.“The shirt jacket is a one-off piece custom made (no tags or size inside) for Matthew Perry to wear for the specific episode, hence the sketch print, meaning it’s an original design by the TV show’s Costume Designer for Friends,” the seller wrote.“Ensemble and costume sketch are both in very good condition considering this was worn in 1994,” the description continues.

Michael J. Fox is one of the latest stars to react to the tragic death of Matthew Perry.

Friends are reportedly “planning a special reunion” to honour their late co-star Matthew Perry.Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, was found dead in his hot tub at his Los Angeles home on October 28. He was 54 years old.

Friends, was found dead in his hot tub at his Los Angeles home on October 28. He was 54 years old.

The Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham was a close friend of Matthew Perry, and said he was really happy and satisfied before his untimely death.

Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham is speaking about the sudden loss of her friend and co-star Matthew Perry.

is mourning the loss of good friend Matthew Perry following his death on Oct. 28 at the age of 54.“This last year, he was so proud of the book he wrote, and of how many people it touched,” Graham, 56, said on a “CBS Mornings” appearance Thursday.

Matthew Perry's cause of death is expected to be explained by an "unknown drug", a former medical examiner has claimed. The Friends star tragically died at the age of 54 on October 28, after he was found unresponsive in a hot tub at his home in California. His death certificate was released on Tuesday, 14 November, with the actor's cause of death listed as "pending investigation" as the medical examiner's office awaits toxicology and lab results.

Hank Azaria, who recently went public with his thanks to his friend, the late Matthew Perry, for helping him get sober in 2006, has joined the producing team – along with Jason Biggs and Edie Falco – of The White Chip, an upcoming Off Broadway “recovery comedy” by Sean Daniels.