More than 15 years after Friends ended, it’s clear the cast stayed close. The beloved show, which ran for a decade, is still watched in countless homes today.
Amid this enduring popularity, the sudden passing of Matthew Perry has brought profound sadness to millions. Police found the 54-year-old actor’s body early in the morning on October 29 in a hot tub at a Los Angeles home. An investigation into the circumstances of his death is underway, though authorities report no signs of foul play.
Following the tragic news, fans have flooded social media with heartfelt tributes, sharing memorable clips of Perry. One interview from the 2021 Friends reunion has resurfaced, showing Perry with co-stars Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer.
In the Entertainment Tonight interview, Perry, unaware he was still on camera while Schwimmer spoke with the interviewer, began gesturing to others off-screen. LeBlanc immediately reassured him, saying, “Matty, that’s the girls doing an interview,” and gently reminded him, “You’re on camera.” Perry, slightly embarrassed, laughed and joked, “Do you think they’ll get three shots of me acting like a crazy person?”
Fans have since praised the close-knit support the cast showed each other, with many highlighting LeBlanc’s consistent care for Perry. One TikTok user noted, “As his castmates said over the years, he was always looking out for them.” Another commented, “I love how Matt and David were protective of Matthew.” Another said, “I love how Matt comforts Matthew, explaining that the girls are also being interviewed.” Someone else added, “You can’t fake decades of friendship—Matt really shows his love here.”
During the Friends reunion in 2021, Perry described the cast’s bond as “special,” saying, “The best way I can describe it is that after the show, at a party or gathering, if one of us bumped into each other, that was it.” He explained that once they found each other, they’d stay together for the rest of the night. “You’d tell the people you were with, ‘Sorry, I’ve met someone important,’ and you’d spend the night with them.”