Coverage dated October 28, 2023 to November 1, 2023

‘Friends’ Creators Recall Last Conversations With Matthew Perry

Headline from The Hollywood Reporter, on the newest of 3 developments

Marta Kauffman and David Crane spoke to 'Today' in an interview that aired four days after the actor's death, saying he was sober and happy when they last spoke: "He was in a really good place, which is why this seems so unfair."

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Matthew Perry couldn't watch himself on "Friends" for one painful reason

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Matthew Perry's ‘Friends' costars issue joint statement mourning his death

    Headline from NBC New York ·

  3. Newest

    ‘Friends’ Creators Recall Last Conversations With Matthew Perry

    Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·

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96 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    How Matthew Perry's final reunion with "Friends" co-stars unfolded (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The actor made the shocking revelation during the reunion that he felt like "he was going to die" if the studio audience did not laugh at one of his jokes.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Matthew Perry Reflected on Addiction, Brushes With Death in His 2022 Memoir (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The 'Friends' star, who was found dead on Saturday, last year seemed committed to his sobriety and optimistic about the future, speaking openly as he was promoting his book about wanting to settle down and start a family.

  3. Newsweek

    Matthew Perry couldn't watch himself on "Friends" for one painful reason (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The "Friends" actor, who died on October 28 at the age of 54, had mixed feelings about the sitcom that made him a star.

  4. Avclub

    Friends cast shares brief statement on the death of Matthew Perry (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    The Friends cast said they are "utterly devastated" by Perry's death

  5. Digital Journal

    Fans flock to remember 'Friends' star Matthew Perry in New York (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The 54-year-old was found dead Saturday -- too soon for many fans, in a testament to the staying power of "Friends."

  6. Fox News

    Matthew Perry photos show 'Friends' star with pals just days before his death (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Matthew Perry died Saturday after an apparent drowning in a hot tub at his home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, law enforcement sources told Fox News Digital.

  7. NPR

    Remembering 'Friends' star Matthew Perry who has died at age 54 (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Colleagues and friends remember actor Matthew Perry. The Friends star died Saturday after an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home. The medical examiner has not yet confirmed the cause of death.

  8. New York Post

    Matthew Perry’s final friends mourn star — including assistant who saved his life once before (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Matthew Perry surrounded himself with friends to help keep the addictions that plagued him at bay, they told The Post. Now they are grieving the 54-year-old.

  9. Variety

    ‘Friends’ Fans Mourn Matthew Perry Outside Sitcom’s Iconic New York Apartment: ‘He Had So Much Life Left’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    A rainy day in Manhattan didn't stop hundreds of 'Friends' fans from braving the downpour to honor Matthew Perry, who died on Saturday at age 54.

  10. UPI

    Late Matthew Perry's former 'Friends' co-stars say they're grieving an 'unfathomable loss' (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Matthew Perry's former "Friends" co-stars have broken their silence, saying they've been grieving an "unfathomable loss" since Perry died Saturday at the age of 54.

  11. Variety

    ‘Friends’ Cast Reacts to Matthew Perry’s Death: ‘We Are All So Utterly Devastated’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    After news broke that "Friends" star Matthew Perry died on Saturday at 54, his co-stars paid tribute to the Chandler Bing actor.

  12. Foxla

    'Friends' cast remembers Matthew Perry: ‘We are all so utterly devastated’ (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Matthew Perry was honored by the "Friends" cast Monday two days after his death.

  13. Deadline

    ‘Friends’ Cast “Utterly Devastated” By Death Of Matthew Perry, Taking Time To “Grieve And Process This Unfathomable Loss” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The surviving cast of the Emmy-winning NBC/Warner Bros. TV comedy series have broken their silence following the sudden, tragic passing of their cast mate and friend, Matthew Perry. “We are a…

  14. New York Post

    ‘Friends’ guest co-stars who have reacted to Matthew Perry’s death (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Aisha Tyler, Christina Ricci, Hank Azaria, Maggie Wheeler and more have spoken out about “Friends” alum Matthew Perry’s death.

  15. NBC New York

    Matthew Perry's ‘Friends' costars issue joint statement mourning his death (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer issued a statement sharing their shock and heartbreak following Matthew Perry's death.

  16. WTOL Toledo

    'Friends' castmates mourn loss of Matthew Perry (opens WTOL Toledo)

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    WTOL Toledo's feed description

    "We were more than just cast mates. We are a family."

  17. ABC 7 San Francisco

    'Friends' stars react to Matthew Perry's death: 'We are all so utterly devastated' (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    The cast of "Friends" have broken their silence about the death of actor Matthew Perry.

  18. KGW Portland

    'We are all so utterly devastated': 'Friends' costars break silence after Matthew Perry's death (opens KGW Portland)

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    KGW Portland's feed description

    "We were more than just cast mates. We are a family."

  19. The Conversation US

    The enduring appeal of Friends, and why so many of us feel we've lost a personal friend in Matthew Perry (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    The death of Matthew Perry has seen old and new fans reflect on the legacy of a television classic.

  20. Daily Journal

    Matthew Perry mourned by 'Friends' cast mates: 'We are all so utterly devastated' (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    The stars of “Friends” say they are mourning the “unfathomable” death of Matthew Perry. “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,” Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer said in a joint statement to People on Monday.

  21. Green Field Reporter

    Matthew Perry mourned by 'Friends' cast mates: 'We are all so utterly devastated' - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    The stars of “Friends” say they are mourning the “unfathomable” death of Matthew Perry. “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,” Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer said in a joint statement to People on Monday.

  22. Rolling Stone

    Matthew Perry's Radical Honesty About His Addiction Battle Helped Us All (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The ‘Friends’ star, who passed away at the age of 54, was remarkably candid about his struggles and said helping others made him happiest.

  23. Entertainment Weekly

    'Friends' stars mourn Matthew Perry: 'We were more than just cast mates' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

    Published

    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer are mourning their 'Friends' costar Matthew Perry: 'We were more than just cast mates. We are a family.'

  24. WHDH Boston

    ‘Friends’ stars react to ‘unfathomable loss’ of Matthew Perry - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    (CNN) — The cast of “Friends” is taking time to “grieve and process” the death of their former co-star Matthew Perry.In a joint statement provided to CNN

  25. CNN

    ‘Friends’ cast pays tribute to Matthew Perry (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    The cast of “Friends” have broken their silence about the death of actor Matthew Perry.

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