Jennifer Aniston He wants the world to know that his friends are star and real friend Matthew Perry was doing well until his tragic death in late October. Perry, who died at age 54 as a result of an apparent accidental drowning (the official cause of death has not yet been determined), “was not in any pain,” according to Aniston, who spoke about his loss for the first time since a 2018' interview. Speaking to Variety, he said: “He was happy. He was healthy. He had quit smoking. He was getting back in shape. He was happy – that's all I know.
After decades of ups and downs, Aniston says: “I want people to know that he was really healthy and that he was getting better. He was pursuing a goal. He worked so hard. It was really a hard blow for him. I really miss. Everyone misses him. He made us laugh a lot.
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Speaking about the outpouring of tributes following his sudden death, Aniston said: “It's so beautiful. He also reflected on his unique rhythm (could it be more memorable?) that gave the iconic series so much comedy: “I also have to say that I think Matthew Perry's dialect, his way of speaking, created a completely different world “In a way, we followed his example. He contributed something to our joy.”
Aniston previously spoke about her close relationship with Perry on Instagram, writing: “We loved him very much. It was part of our DNA. There were always six of us. It was a chosen family that changed our careers and our path forever. Matty knew he loved making people laugh. As he himself said, he thought he would die if he didn't hear the “laughter.” His life literally depended on it.