By Mariano Rojas Ruiz
Updated: 01 Nov 2023, 08:14 AM EDT Published: 31 Oct 2023, 9:27 PM EDT
The day before his tragic death, Matthew Perry seemed to be in good spirits. Sources close to the actor had indicated that his last weeks passed in a positive state of mind. TMZ has obtained footage of Matthew during dinner at the Bel-Air Hotel, where he shared the table with a dark-haired woman, whose identity remains a mystery.
Witnesses claim that Matthew and his companion spent more than an hour at the table and left together. In the photographs, Perry can be seen immersed in an animated conversation, barely touching his drink or food.
These images were captured on October 27th around 2:30 PM, and unfortunately, the next day, Matthew Perry was found dead in his hot tub. The actor’s assistant called 911 around 4 PM to report the situation.
As previously reported, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division is investigating Perry’s death due to his high profile as a public figure.
People close to the actor have shared that he was in a state of unusual happiness in his last days, brimming with energy and committed to professional projects. He had plans to participate in a movie and was working on developing a television series.
The identity of the woman who accompanied him in the images is unknown, but he might have been the last person to share a moment with Matthew Perry. The story of his last supper, now in retrospect, casts shadows of intrigue on the events surrounding his tragic departure.
Matthew Perry’s assistant sends emotional message
Briana Brancato, his long-time assistant, who played a pivotal role in his life, has now decided to speak out. Although her name is not widely recognized, in Matthew’s account of her memoirs, she figures prominently.
In his book, Perry referred to her by the pseudonym “Erin.”, and detailed how she became his best friend and assistant for years. There are reports suggesting that Briana could have been the one who found him at the time of her tragic departure.
Rescuing shared memories through a series of spontaneous images with the actor, Brianna He posted on his Instagram account: “I have expressed my deepest gratitude to him on several occasions, not only for guiding me in a career that I treasure, but for allowing me to care for him for seven years. Along with the countless other experiences for which I am grateful. From witnessing his genius to sharing with him the adventures of him living around the world, he took me on a memorable path. My heart is heavy, but celebrating my memories is the deepest way to honor his legacy. I hope that up there, in the afterlife, Mattman is sending us signs. We really need them. You will always live in my heart. I love you Matty.”
The link between Matthew and Briana were forged under unconventional circumstances, as they met at a rehab center where she worked. Perry, who was unable to maintain his sobriety at the time, recognized Briana’s quality and brought her on board as his assistant and best friend. However, both chose to keep their relationship away from the spotlight, going so far as to use pseudonyms to refer to each other.
Throughout the pages of his memoirs, Perry emphasized Briana’s importance in his life, highlighting how she saved him at critical times. “She’s always been there when I’ve needed her…She saved my life in rehab when my intestines exploded, and she still saves my life every day. “Who knows what I would do without her, and I hope I never have to know,” she wrote in one excerpt.
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