Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor who brought to life the iconic character Chandler Bing on the sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S, passed away on October 29 at the age of 54.
His untimely passing left millions of fans heartbroken.
Condolences flooded in, with tribute coming from the former Baltimore Ravens QB, Robert Griffin III. The ex-NFL player paid a touching homage to Matthew Perry by sharing a scene from ‘F.R.I.E.N.D.S’ Season 4, Episode 2, titled ‘The One with the Cat,’ where Chandler and Joey’s furniture got stolen and hilarity ensued.
Alongside, Griffin wrote:
“Matthew Perry was more than Chandler Bing. He was what made Friends go. Sad to hear of his passing, but thankful for the memories he gave us. Rest in Peace.”
Matthew Perry was more than Chandler Bing. He was what made Friends go. Sad to hear of his passing, but thankful for the memories he gave us. Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/9rVI8T2zgk
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 29, 2023
Undoubtedly, Matthew Perry’s character, Chandler Bing more than just a fictional character. He was a piece of our lives, a friend who lived in our living rooms, delivering punchlines that became part of our everyday conversations.
His love for sports, foosball, beer, and the guilty pleasure of watching Baywatch made him relatable to all.
Chandler’s sarcastic humor was a shield he had crafted after his parents’ divorce and it was so genuine that it was easy to forget he was just a character.
Interestingly, just five days before his untimely death, Matthew Perry shared a picture of himself, relaxing in a jacuzzi on Instagram and wrote:
“Oh, so warm water swirling around makes you feel good? I’m Mattman.”
As we remember Matthew Perry, we also remember the sitcom that defined an era.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S, with its star cast, including Perry, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc, brought us laughter, love, and lessons in friendship for 10 glorious seasons.
The magic of that show lives on, as does the memory of Matthew Perry, the man who was more than Chandler Bing, the man who made F.R.I.E.N.D.S truly unforgettable.
Rest in peace, Mattman, and thank you for the countless memories!
