The film and television industry is still in shock over the departure of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry. who died at the end of October at the age of 54. Sean Penn, who starred with Perry on the hit series, caused controversy with his recent statements about the actor’s death.
Sean Penn’s statements
In a recent interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored, Sean Penn shared his thoughts on Perry’s sudden and untimely death.who was found dead in the whirlpool of his apartment under circumstances that are still unclear.
Although he did not know his colleague well, Penn expressed his admiration for Perry’s talent and character, recalling a chance meeting at a Los Angeles airport where he read Perry’s memoir, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.” praised.
(Read: Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to Matthew Perry with emotional message on social media).
The topic of the actor’s struggle with addiction is one that resonated with Penn, who admitted to having faced similar issues in the past. The actor and author praised the courage of the “Friends” actor, who spoke extensively about his inner struggles in his memoir.
“I can’t say I knew him well, but I liked him a lot. I had seen him recently. “We both flew out of Los Angeles airport and I congratulated him on what I knew about his book,” he confessed to the show.
“I think he handled the situation, he seemed very smart and brave the way he did it. He generously offered his experience to the people so that his experience would be beneficial to them,” Penn added.
(Read: Matthew Perry’s Life Before Friends: Here’s How the Actor Began His Career).
The actor spoke about Perry in an interview.
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However, Sean Penn’s words also sparked controversy. Despite his admiration for Perry, Penn admitted he wasn’t particularly surprised by the actor’s untimely death.
“What happened to him is tragic, but I can’t say I was very surprised. I don’t know what the entire coroner’s report says, but I do know that he has done a lot of damage to himself over the years. This is a difficult situation, so I wish his family all the best” he admitted in the interview.
Matthew Perry and his favorite moment in the series
The recent loss of legendary “Friends” actor Matthew Perry has left an indelible legacy in the world of entertainment. Perry, known for his unforgettable role as “Chandler Bing” on the television series, has shared memorable moments and anecdotes related to his work on the series over the years.
(Find out: Matthew Perry: the iconic New York building where they pay tribute to him).
The actor brought “Chandler Bing” to life in the television series.
Of the 236 episodes that made up the ten seasons of “Friends,” Perry had one that he considered special: “The One With The Blackout,” the seventh episode of the first season.
In this chapter, the city is hit by a sudden power outage while “Phoebe” is about to sing her first song in front of an audience in Central Park. This leads to five of the six friends staying at home by candlelight, looking for a pleasant pastime.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly in 2004, Matthew Perry reflected on this particular episode and shared, “The interesting thing about this episode was that I didn’t talk much; it was mostly a voiceover. The great thing about this evening is that.” I was able to see “the other three quarters of the show, these five great actors doing group work, which was great. It was the first time I realized it really worked.”
Worldwide mourning over the death of Matthew Perry, star of the series “Friends”
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