Highlights
- Courteney Cox and Friends cast continue to mourn Matthew Perry, sharing memories and staying connected to his memory.
- Mourners remember Perry's hilarious spirit and kind heart, reflecting on the great impact he had on their lives.
- The Friends cast is closer than ever after Perry's tragic death, supporting each other through the grieving process.
Courteney Cox has let the world know that she is still grieving the loss of her friend, co-star, and on-screen husband, Matthew Perry, after his shocking death. The co-stars worked alongside each other on Friends for 10 seasons, creating a long-lasting friendship that fans of the show adored. Unfortunately, Perry passed away in October 2023, shocking the entire fandom — including his former co-stars.
Courteney Cox and her fellow co-stars still talk about Perry and share stories to keep his memory alive. Recently, Cox shared in an interview how she knows his spirit is with her. Keep reading as we discuss how Matthew Perry died, how Courteney Cox stays connected to him, and how the cast of Friends has come together since his passing.
Courteney Cox Still Feels Matthew Perry’s Guidance After His Tragic Death
According to Healthline, actor Matthew Perry passed away in October 2023 after being found unresponsive in his hot tub. The autopsy report shared that he died from “acute effects of ketamine," drowning, and the synthetic opioid buprenorphine. While Perry was sober, he was undergoing ketamine infusion therapy for depression and was taking buprenorphine for his former opioid addiction. The death was ruled accidental, making the loss of his life all the more heartbreaking.
Since his death, InStyle reported that Cox told the hosts of Sunday Morning that Perry's spirit still "visits" her. She continued saying, "You know, he's just so funny. He has genuinely a huge heart — obviously struggled."
"I'm so thankful I got to work so closely with him for so many years. He visits me a lot if we believe in that."
Cox and Perry had an undeniable connection as Monica Geller and Chandler Bing on Friends. Despite their chemistry, the two always had a platonic relationship, according to US Weekly. Even after filming, they remained close.
Perry has been open about his addiction issues and described what he had been through in great detail in his emotional memoir, Friends, Lovers, and The Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir, which was released a year before his death.
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Cox continued telling those on Sunday Morning that Perry and her late parents "guide" her as she continues life without them. "I talk to my mom, my dad, Matthew — I feel like there are a lotta people that, I think, guide us."
"I sense Matthew's around for sure."
After 10 seasons, countless awards, a short-lived spinoff, and a special, Perry is missed by Hollywood and those who adored Friends.
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Courteney Cox And The Cast Of Friends Are Closer Than Ever Following Matthew Perry's Death
Once Friends fans heard about Matthew Perry's tragic passing, the world waited to hear what they had to say. According to AP News, the cast shared a joint statement to People.
"We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family."
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The statement continued, "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. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world."
Since the collective statement, the cast has individually shared special moments and memories with Perry on social media and in interviews. A source told Life & Style that the cast is closer than ever since losing one of their closest friends.
On social media, Courteney Cox has continued to share loving memories from her time with Perry. In an Instagram post a month after his death, Cox shared a sweet clip from an episode of Friends, with the caption "When you work with someone as closely as I did with Matthew, there are thousands of moments I wish I could share."
Collectively, the group has also been sentimental, sharing more and more sweet shoutouts and selfies of their time together.
The New York Post shared that Matthew Perry had a private burial with his closest friends in attendance. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, and Matt LeBlanc were all in attendance. Perry was buried in California's Forest Lawn in a secluded and private mausoleum. The private section of the cemetery is also the resting place for stars like Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher.
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