{"id":42623,"date":"2023-10-30T09:16:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T22:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/?post_type=articles&p=241834"},"modified":"2023-10-30T09:58:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T05:58:32","slug":"matthew-perry-death-tributes-2","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/matthew-perry-death-tributes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Gwyneth Paltrow Mourns The Loss Of Her \u201cMagical Summer\u201d Romance, Matthew Perry, In Moving Tribute"},"content":{"rendered":"
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385848 01: Cast members of NBC’s comedy series “Friends.” Pictured: David Schwimmer as Ross Geller, Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay, Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani. (Photo by Warner Bros. Television)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A sense of loss has swept over Hollywood as tributes from all corners of the industry roll in to celebrate the life of late <\/span>Friends <\/span><\/i>star Matthew Perry. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tragically, Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home after an apparent drowning incident. He was 54 years old. <\/span><\/p>\n

The beloved actor was best known for his character Chandler Bing in the award-winning sitcom <\/a><\/span>Friends<\/span><\/i><\/a>. However, the star’s recent memoir shed light on his struggles with drug addiction and alcoholism, which affected the majority of his adult life. According to reports, no drugs were found at the scene and law enforcement has allegedly ruled out any suspicion of foul play.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the hours that followed the announcement, legions of grief-stricken posts<\/a> trickled in from Hollywood alumni. <\/span><\/p>\n

At this stage, none of his <\/span>Friends <\/span><\/i>co-stars, including Jennifer Aniston<\/a>, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc or David Schwimmer<\/a>, have commented on his passing. The 2021 made-for-TV special <\/span>Friends: The Reunion<\/span><\/i> was the last time the six leads were together under the same roof. <\/span><\/p>\n

Amongst the outpour of bereavement came one surprising post from Gwyneth Paltrow. <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Though neither Perry nor Paltrow had publicly discussed their friendship before this, Paltrow revealed in her eulogy that they shared a brief “magical summer” romance in 1993\u2014just before Perry skyrocketed to fame in <\/span>Friends<\/span><\/i>. “He was so funny and so sweet and so much fun to be with. We drove out to swim in creeks, had beers in the local college bar, kissed in a field of long grass,” wrote Paltrow. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ahead, the celebrity tributes honouring Matthew Perry’s life and legacy and prove that even in death, friends will always be there for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrity tributes for Matthew Perry, including Gwyneth Paltrow and the Friends\u00a0<\/em>cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Gwyneth Paltrow<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s tribute for Matthew Perry. Credit: Instagram\/@gwynethpaltrow<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“I met Matthew Perry in 1993 at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts. We were both there for most of the summer doing plays. He was so funny and so sweet and so much fun to be with. We drove out to swim in creeks, had beers in the local college bar, kissed in a field of long grass. It was a magical summer. He had shot the pilot of Friends but it had not aired yet. He was nervous, hoping his big break was just around the corner. It was. We stayed friends for a while until we drifted apart, but I was always happy to see him when I did. I am super sad today, as so many of us are. I hope Matthew is at peace at long last. I really do.”<\/p>\n

Selma Blair<\/h3>\n
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s tribute for Matthew Perry. Credit: Instagram\/@selmablair<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

Adele<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Adele pays tribute to Matthew Perry at her show in Vegas:<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was so open with his struggles with addiction and sobriety, which I think is incredibly, incredibly brave. I just wanna say how much I love what he did for all of us\u201d pic.twitter.com\/mOYZGwsraV<\/a><\/p>\n

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 29, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n