Friends stars Cox and Le Blanc pay individual tributes to Matthew Perry.

Courteney Cox and Matt Le Blanc, famed for their roles in Friends, have offered individual tributes to their co-star Matthew Perry, who passed away last month. Cox, who portrayed Monica, Perry’s on-screen wife, took to Instagram, sharing a poignant clip and expressing gratitude for every shared moment. Le Blanc, who played Joey, posted a heartfelt tribute, stating it was an honour to call Perry his friend and bidding him farewell with a heavy heart.

Matthew Perry, renowned as Chandler, left an indelible mark on fans worldwide, and his sudden demise at 54 prompted an outpouring of grief. In a collective statement last month, the Friends cast, including Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, and David Schwimmer, mourned Perry’s “unfathomable loss,” remembering his joy, light, and intelligence.

Le Blanc was the first to offer an individual tribute, sharing cherished on-set moments with Perry and reminiscing about the favourite times they spent together. Following suit, Cox posted a clip and shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes, highlighting Perry’s humour and kindness. The planned one-night fling for Chandler and Monica in London, altered due to the audience’s positive response, eventually became a beloved love story.

Perry’s funeral took place earlier this month, attended by his friends and co-stars, while investigations into the cause of his death are ongoing. In memory of Perry, a foundation has been established to continue his advocacy for aiding those grappling with addiction, a cause he championed publicly amid his struggles with alcohol and drugs. The tributes from Cox and Le Blanc underscore the profound impact Perry had on his Friends castmates, both on and off-screen. The reflections capture the deep sense of loss felt by the Friends community as they bid farewell to a beloved friend and co-star.