Matthew Perry expressed concern about the ‘Friends’ creator during the 2021 reunion.
Matthew Perry Concerned ‘Friends’ Creator During His Appearance at 2021 Reunion
“Friends” co-creator Marta Kauffman feared that Matthew Perry was struggling with drug addiction after seeing him during the 2021 taping of the show’s reunion special.
Perry was found dead in his jacuzzi on Saturday at the age of 54. No cause of death has been released.
“I was concerned about him,” Kauffman told “Today” host Hoda Kotb in an interview that aired Wednesday.
“Knowing that he’d been through everything he’d been through, and every time he had surgery they’re giving him opioids for pain, and the cycle starts over again,” Kauffman explained.
“So, yes, I was concerned about what point in the cycle he was in that moment.”
Perry was slurring his speech during the show, worrying many fans.
The actor later acknowledged the slurring, explaining that he had undergone “emergency dental surgery” days before filming the “Friends” reunion, Page Six reported.
“They did all sorts of things,” Perry recounted in an October 2022 interview with ABC News. He said the procedure “made [his] mouth feel like fire.”
“So what I chose to do was just go and do the best that I could,” he stated.
Kauffman told “Today” that she had just spoken with Perry two weeks before his death.
“He seemed better than I had seen in a while. I was so thrilled to see that. He was emotionally in a good place. He looked good. He quit smoking,” she recalled, adding that he was sober at that time.
Kauffman believed that Perry’s work to help others overcome addiction had given his life purpose.
On Monday, Perry’s “Friends” co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer released a joint statement to “People” regarding his passing.
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” the statement read. “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.”
“In time we will say more, as and when we are able,” the actors continued. “For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”
“Friends” co-creator David Crane told “Today” that the cast members were tight-knit.
“From Day One, … you could tell [the six of them] were going to be a family. And we all were,” Crane said.
“In 10 years you do go through a lot. There’s a journey on screen and off screen,” he said, referring to the show’s run from 1994 to 2004. “And I think when we talk about Matthew, we were all very aware that our priority was supporting him.”
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How have Matthew Perry’s “Friends” co-stars reacted to his untimely death
In today’s article, we discuss the concerns raised by “Friends” co-creator Marta Kauffman regarding Matthew Perry’s appearance during the highly anticipated 2021 reunion of the iconic sitcom. The article also touches on Perry’s unfortunate and untimely death at the age of 54 and his co-stars’ reactions to the devastating news.
Kauffman expressed her worry about Perry after observing him during the taping of the reunion special. Given Perry’s well-documented history with substance abuse, coupled with his previous surgeries that required the use of opioids for pain management, Kauffman’s concerns were understandable. She voiced her concern about what stage of the cycle Perry was in at that moment, referring to the possibility of him struggling with addiction again.
During the show, fans also noticed Perry slurring his speech, which raised further concerns. However, Perry later explained that he had undergone emergency dental surgery just days before the reunion, which accounted for the slurring. The actor shared that the procedure had caused intense discomfort and made his mouth feel as if it were on fire. Despite the challenge, Perry chose to give his best during the show.
Kauffman revealed that she had recently spoken to Perry two weeks before his death, and during that conversation, he appeared to be in a better emotional state. She mentioned that he looked good, had quit smoking, and was sober at the time. Kauffman believed that Perry’s work helping others overcome addiction had given his life purpose.
Following Perry’s passing, his “Friends” co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer released a joint statement expressing their devastation. They emphasized that they were more than just castmates; they were a family. The actors acknowledged the unfathomable loss and requested time to grieve and process the news before providing further statements.
David Crane, another co-creator of “Friends,” emphasized the strong bond formed between the cast members. He noted that from day one, it was evident that the six actors would become a family both on and off-screen. Crane highlighted the decade-long journey they had embarked upon together and highlighted their collective priority of supporting Perry.
In conclusion, Matthew Perry’s appearance during the 2021 “Friends” reunion raised concerns among the show’s creators and fans alike. While Perry battled addiction and underwent surgery, his co-stars saw him as a valued member of their tight-knit family. The loss of Perry has deeply impacted his co-stars, who are taking time to process and grieve the devastating news. Our thoughts and love go out to Perry’s family, friends, and fans around the world during this difficult time.
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