Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom "Friends," was laid to rest at a private funeral attended by his close family and friends, including his former co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer. Multiple sources have reported that the intimate memorial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, which is near the Warner Bros.
Perry's death, believed to be from drowning, occurred almost a week before the funeral. On October 28th, the 54-year-old actor was found unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles residence. Despite the efforts of first responders, Perry was pronounced dead at the scene after a quick medical assessment. The exact cause of death is still pending a toxicology report, as stated by authorities who have requested further investigation due to inconclusive results from an initial autopsy.
In a joint statement to E! News on October 30th, Perry's former "Friends" castmates expressed their profound devastation over his loss. They emphasized that their bond went beyond being just colleagues; they considered themselves a family. While the grieving process continues, they shared that they will eventually share more about their beloved friend when they feel ready.
In the wake of Perry's passing, Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, and Schwimmer conveyed that their thoughts and love are with Perry's family, friends, and his fans worldwide. The loss of Matthew Perry has left a significant void, and his memory will undoubtedly be cherished by those who knew him and watched him bring Chandler Bing to life on "Friends."