Summary
- Matthew Perry’s impact on the television and film industry is undeniable, with memorable roles in Friends, The Odd Couple, and many other projects throughout his career.
- Fellow actors and friends, including Selma Blair and Maggie Wheeler, expressed their grief and shared heartfelt messages about their experiences with Perry.
- The entertainment world is mourning Perry’s untimely death, with celebrities like Viola Davis and Yvette Nicole Brown remembering him as a talented and beloved individual.
The mark that Matthew Perry has left on the television and film industry is indelible. Not only because of his character in Friends, a series which an entire generation grew up with or were simply glued to, but also because of the beautiful moments he shared with co-workers throughout his long career.
Perry began acting in 1979 in the series 240-Robert, and his filmography includes more than 40 television appearances, including Friends, The West Wing, The Good Wife, and his reboot of The Odd Couple. In film, he was part of the cast of 14 projects, including Fools Rush In, The Whole Nine Yards, and 17 Again. In addition, he participated in several stage plays. So he shared moments with a lot of actors, and many of them remembered him in this tragic moment.
Selma Blair, who was a friend of the actor and even had a small guest role in Friends with him, shared an emotional message on her Instagram page:
“My oldest boy friend. All of us loved Matthew Perry, and I did especially. Every day. I loved him unconditionally. And he me. And I’m broken. Broken hearted. Sweet dreams Matty. Sweet dreams.”
Maggie Wheeler, who played Janice on Friends and shared many scenes with the actor, also had some really kind words to say about her co-star, who always made her laugh:
“What a loss.The world will miss you Mathew Perry. The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared.”
Thomas Lennon, one of Perry’s closest friends and co-workers (his main collaborated on The Odd Couple), wrote: “Goodnight, friend.”
Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis was one of the first celebrities that shared a message for Perry:
“Beyond the joy you brought to many, your heart reigned supreme. Rest well…..know that you brought love.”
Morgan Fairchild, who played Chandler’s mother on the popular sitcom, was devastated by the news:
“I’m heartbroken about the untimely death of my ‘son’, Matthew Perry. The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock.”
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Jimmy Burrows was another member of the Friends team who shared a photo with him and wrote: “Nobody did it better.”
Beverly Hills 90210 star Shannen Doherty shared a long message on her Instagram page, remembering her friendship with Perry:
“We were a gang way back. We all grew up together going to the Formosa, North and constantly laughing. Matt, Roger, David, Roxana. We played dare and Matt had to say ridiculous things to girls at the bar. We just always had fun and supported each other. You would always find us all together in a booth speaking in our own made up language. And yes, Matt always had THAT sense of humor. Matt and I had a date and it was on Valentine’s Day. He wanted to get a reservation at a restaurant in Malibu but couldn’t so my dad got the reservation for him. We went and he talked about my dads Irish persuasiveness the majority of the night. Our friendship spanned a long time. A lifetime really. I know many are hurting, especially our little gang. He will be missed by many and definitely by us. Yes. I could be more poetic or say things better but right now, shock and sadness prevail.”
Yvette Nicole Brown, who starred in The Odd Couple with Perry, remembered him on her Twitter page:
“Our #OddCouple family suffered a great loss today. The entire entertainment world has.”
Actress Meredith Salenger, who starred alongside Perry in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon, recalled how young they were when they met:
“Matthew and I have known each other since were were 16 years old. Oh man. No words.”
Before Perry passed away, he published an acclaimed memoir, and if you want to know more about him, his life, and his struggles, you should check out Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, available for purchase here.
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