- Jennifer Aniston misses Matthew Perry greatly
- She has shared that they were texting before his passing
- THIS is how she remembers it
The death of the late great Matthew Perry continues to have its impact. In a touching interview with 'Variety,' Aniston paints a picture of a man who was "happy" and "healthy," shattering any misconceptions about his state before his untimely passing at age 54 on October 28.
Jennifer loved Matthew
"Texting with funny Matty that morning," Aniston recalls, her words a poignant reminder of the laughter and light Perry brought into their lives.
"He was not in pain. He wasn’t struggling. He was happy." This revelation is making waves, as fans and friends alike cling to the memory of the man who brought "Chandler Bing" to life with unmatched comedic genius.
Reese Witherspoon, Aniston's co-star on 'The Morning Show', chimed in during the interview, underscoring the importance of setting the record straight about Perry's final days.
The Hollywood community's outpouring of love and tributes for Perry was "so beautiful," Aniston notes, expressing her hope that Perry felt the love he so richly deserved.
"He worked so hard," Jennifer noted. "He really was dealt a tough one. I miss him dearly. We all do. Boy, he made us laugh really hard."
And that was a sentiment she made clear to her late friend himself. While sharing a tribute to Matthew on social media, she posted a screenshot of an old text conversation in which he told her, "Making you laugh just made my day. It just made my day."
And she replied, "Awww the first of THOUSANDS of times."
The 'Friends' cast's tight-knit bond is legendary, and Witherspoon reflects on the magic she witnessed firsthand. "They’re on another planet on comedy levels," she says, emphasizing the extraordinary dynamic that set a standard in the industry.
"Matty, I love you so much," Jennifer wrote in her Nov. 15 post. "I know you are now completely at peace and out of any pain. I talk to you every day…sometimes I can almost hear you saying ‘could you BE any crazier?'"
"Thank you for showing up at work when you weren't well and then, being completely brilliant," Lisa Kudrow wrote in her own post on Nov. 15.
"Thank you for the best 10 years a person gets to have. Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for all I learned about GRACE and LOVE through knowing you. Thank you for the time I got to have with you, Matthew."
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Aniston's final words on Perry's influence are striking: "His way of speaking, created a whole different world." Indeed, Perry's unique dialect and humor left an indelible mark on the show and its fans.
As the world mourns the loss of a comedic icon, Aniston's words serve as a testament to Perry's spirit and the laughter he brought into our lives. The Matthew Perry Foundation, established in his honor, continues his legacy, supporting those battling substance abuse.
Jennifer Aniston's Instagram tribute to Perry is a heart-rending reflection on grief, love, and the joy Perry brought to the world. "We loved him deeply," she writes, a sentiment echoed by millions of fans worldwide.
Stay tuned for more updates, and remember, laughter is a legacy that never fades.