"Friends" colleague LeBlanc says goodbye to Perry
Around two weeks after the sudden death of actor Matthew Perry at the age of just 54, his "Friends" colleague Matt LeBlanc (56) has also said goodbye publicly.
He did so "with a heavy heart", the actor wrote on Instagram. "The times we had together were truly some of the favorite times of my life. It was an honor to share the stage with you and to be able to call you a friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I will never forget you."
Perry was found dead in a hot tub in his Los Angeles home at the end of October. Details of the cause of death were not initially released.
The Canadian-American actor became famous above all with the series "Friends", in which he, LeBlanc, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer played six young friends in New York. The TV series was produced in the USA from 1994 to 2004 and became a TV cult in countless countries. Perry's colleagues issued a joint statement just a few days after his death and spoke of an "incredible loss".
LeBlanc and Perry had shared an apartment as friends in the series at times and constantly made jokes with and about each other - and so LeBlanc now also joked via Instagram as a farewell: "I guess you'll keep the 20 dollars you still owe me."
Matt LeBlanc's heartfelt tribute to Matthew Perry highlighted their shared history in the iconic TV series "Friends," where they both starred. LeBlanc expressed that spending time with Perry was one of his fondest memories, calling it an honor to work alongside him and consider him a friend.
Despite the tragic circumstances surrounding Perry's death, the media coverage focused on the positive impact he had during his time on television, especially in the widely popular series "Friends." Despite their on-screen and off-screen camaraderie, it was highlighted that LeBlanc was still owed $20 by Perry.
In the vast realm of media and entertainment, both Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry left an indelible mark, with their roles in "Friends" securing them a spot in the history books of TV comedy.
Source: www.dpa.com
