Jennifer Aniston on Matthew Perry: “We did everything we could”

They have already explained several times how much the stars from the popular sitcom “Friends” miss their colleague Matthew Perry after his death in October 2023. However, Jennifer Aniston (56) had mourned to the actor who had died at the age of 54, who had to deal with addiction problems long before the terrible news. At least it felt like this for the Hollywood star.

“We did everything we could when we could,” she explains to support her attempts to support Perry during “Friends” and afterwards in his fight against addiction. Aniston, who played the Rachel at the time and adorns the new cover the magazine, continues to tell how hard it was. It almost felt like “as if we had been mourning for Matthew for a long time because his fight against this disease was really very difficult for him”.

A little less than two years after Perry’s death, however, she realizes: “As difficult as it was for all of us and for the fans, part of me thinks that it is better. I’m glad that he no longer has any pain.” Matthew Perry was primarily known for the role of Chandler in “Friends” and was found dead in Los Angeles in October 2023. Forensic medicine later explained that Perry’s death was primarily caused by “acute effects” by ketamine.

Aniston briefly wrote how much she will miss her friend and ex-colleagues. Her “Matty” loved to make people laugh. He, you and the other leading actors – Lisa Kudrow (62), David Schwimmer (58), Courteney Cox (61) and Matt Leblanc (58) – were a real family. At the time, she also said goodbye with the words: “Matty, I love you so much and I know that you are now completely in peace and have no pain anymore. I’m talking to you every day. […] Quiet, little brother. You always sweetened the day … “

Last October, she remembered touching pictures. One of the recordings shows the “Friends” family with a group compartment. She also referred to the Matthew Perry Foundation, which would like to support people in the fight against addiction. “We honor Matthew and his mission today, who lives on through the foundation,” it said. “Matthew was aware that nobody should cope with the disease of addiction alone. His life was devoted to the task of helping suffering, finding healing and hope.”