Sunday, September 22

“Friends” Cast Plans Tribute to Matthew Perry at Emmy Awards

After the touching farewells made by Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer through social networks following the death of Matthew Perry, now It has been revealed that the cast of “Friends” would be planning a television reunion in honor of the late actor.

According to the Daily Mail, Perry’s close friends, who shared almost a decade of friendship and work on the iconic series, They intend to pay tribute to his memory at the 75th Emmy Awardsscheduled for January 15, 2024.

Perry’s cause of death was listed as an apparent accidental drowning. and although family and friends initially requested privacy, they now appear ready to publicly share special and fun memories of their time together.

The intention of the cast is to present anecdotes that show Perry beyond his role as Chandler Bing in “Friends“, allowing the public to get to know the man behind the character and remember him fondly.

Although the cast is reportedly willing to participate in this tribute, the approval of Perry’s family is essential for the plan to move forward. According to a close source, “If they get the blessing of his family, they would all love to gather on stage to talk about him and pay a befitting tribute to him. Emotions are still on the surface because it is still a very delicate situation for them.”

This possible tribute at the Emmy Awards would be the first reunion of the cast after the special made in 2021 for HBO Max, offering fans the opportunity to remember and say goodbye to Matthew Perry in a meaningful and emotional way.

Lisa Kudrow pays emotional tribute to Matthew Perry

After the previous farewells of Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer to Matthew Perry, who died on October 28, Lisa Kudrow, Perry’s partner in “Friends,” has shared a heartfelt tribute through her social networks.

In the Instagram post, Kudrow recalled the early days of the series and Perry’s impactful influence on her life. He highlighted moments shared on set, including poker games, highlighting Perry’s dedication and brilliant contribution to the job, even in times of illness. He was grateful for the laughter and lessons of “grace and love” learned from his late friend.

The actress expressed her gratitude for the ten years they shared and remembered the trust Perry placed in her. Kudrow shared a photo from the early years of “Friends” alongside her message.

Perry, known for publicly facing addiction problems, was described affectionately by Kudrow, who wrote the foreword to his memoir, noting his intelligence and sensitivity. The actress admitted to not being aware of the seriousness of Perry’s addiction at that moment, feeling some guilt for not intervening more.

In 2013Kudrow and Perry starred in a special episode of the talk show “Piers Morgan Tonight,” remembering memorable moments from “Friends.” Perry compared the cast’s relationship to that of a family of penguins, thanking them for their support during their challenges.

Kudrow’s emotional farewell adds to the displays of affection from the cast of “Friends”highlighting the unique and deep connection they shared during and after the iconic series.

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