Lisa Kudrow has revealed she is rewatching Friends episodes to keep the memory of her late co-star Matthew Perry alive – eight months after his tragic death aged 54.
Kudrow, 60, who played Phoebe Buffay alongside Perry’s wisecracking Chandler Bing in the iconic show from 1994-2004 – said watching episodes allowed her to celebrate Matthew – after previously feeling ‘too embarrassed’ to watch herself.
She told THR: ‘Honestly, I wasn’t able to watch it because it’s too embarrassing to watch yourself. But if I make it about Matthew, then that’s OK
‘And it’s just celebrating how hilarious he was — and that is what I want to remember [about him].’
She said the talent of her castmates – also including Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox and Matt LeBlanc – blew her away and said of Perry: No one ever knew that cadence or comedic rhythm before him.’
Lisa Kudrow has revealed she is rewatching Friends episodes to keep the memory of her late co-star Matthew Perry alive – eight months after his tragic death aged 54
The actor died from an overdose on October 28, 2023 in his hot tub at his home, according to a previous report by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner; seen in November 2022
Kudrow reflected on the days on set with Perry – who she said left her crying with laughter.
She said: ‘You’re just laughing all day long, basically, in between the scenes, because these are funny people. And especially someone like Matthew, whose goal was: How many laughs can I get in real life every day? So we were always laughing so hard, tears were flying out of our faces.’
The actor died from an overdose on October 28, 2023 in his hot tub at his home, according to a previous report by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner.
His manner of death was ruled to be accidental, and the autopsy report released in May showed the actor died from acute effects of ketamine.
Contributing factors were given as drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine, a prescription drug often used to treat those with opioid addiction.
It was later reported that at the time of his death, Perry was undergoing ketamine infusion therapy.
In December last year, a medical expert speculated to Page Six the actor had ‘likely’ obtained ketamine illegally for ‘recreational use,’ however.
Even though Perry was undergoing ketamine treatment for anxiety and depression at the time of his passing, his autopsy report noted ‘the ketamine in his system at death could not be from that infusion therapy.’
Kudrow, 60, who played Phoebe Buffay alongside Perry’s wisecracking Chandler Bing in the iconic show from 1994-2004 – said watching episodes allowed her to celebrate Matthew – after previously feeling ‘too embarrassed’ to watch herself’ – seen in season 1
![She told THR : 'Honestly, I wasn’t able to watch it because it’s too embarrassing to watch yourself. But if I make it about Matthew, then that’s OK 'And it’s just celebrating how hilarious he was — and that is what I want to remember [about him]' - seen in season five](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/26/22/86617097-0-image-a-58_1719436415459.jpg)
She told THR : ‘Honestly, I wasn’t able to watch it because it’s too embarrassing to watch yourself. But if I make it about Matthew, then that’s OK ‘And it’s just celebrating how hilarious he was — and that is what I want to remember [about him]’ – seen in season five
She said the talent of her castmates – also including Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox and Matt LeBlanc – blew her away and said of Perry: No one ever knew that cadence or comedic rhythm before him’
Law enforcement now believe ‘multiple people’ should be charged.
When the Friends star died the LAPD began an investigation into the circumstances of his overdose.
In a report by People published on Tuesday, an investigative source from law enforcement said that investigation is now ‘nearing its conclusion.’
The source did not clarify who the ‘multiple people’ potentially facing charges are, adding that any future action will ultimately be determined by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Matthew Perry pictured in his hot tub in his final Facebook post prior to his October 2023 death
Charlie Sheen‘s former wife Brooke Mueller has been interviewed ‘multiple times’ by the LAPD in relation toPerry‘s death after the pair reportedly bonded during stays in rehab, a new report says.
Mueller was never arrested or handcuffed regarding the inquiries with sources telling InTouch that she has been co-operating with the criminal investigation.
‘She’s hired lawyers and has had multiple meetings with law enforcement since they arrived at her sober living house with a search warrant. She’s being tight-lipped about the situation,’ a source told the magazine.