David Schwimmer is reflecting on his time with the “impeccable” Matthew Perry.
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Matthew Perry’s close friend (and one of the last people to ever see him alive), Athenna Crosby, is shutting down conspiracy theories about his death!
In a candid new interview with TMZ, Athenna – who shared a meal with the Friends alum the day before his shocking passing — told the outlet the actor’s many Batman-inspired posts were NOT a cry for help. If you didn’t know, many fans have taken a look back at the Fools Rush In star’s social media page to discover many of his last posts included references to the superhero, who was famous for responding to a “bat signal” for help. Take a look:
Many started to speculate that maybe Matthew was subtly asking for help — and that the warning signs had gone ignored until he was found dead in his hot tub on Saturday. Oof. Such a sad theory… but is it based in any truth?!
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According to Athenna, absolutely not! In the new interview out on Thursday, the 25-year-old insisted:
She continued:
She also saw no cause for concern ahead of the comedian’s death, either, noting:
Phew. So good to hear.
While an investigation is ongoing to determine the 54-year-old’s cause of death, preliminary tests have confirmed Perry didn’t have fentanyl or methamphetamine in his system, per TMZ. It’ll take months, however, for a more in-depth toxicology report to come back with more answers about what happened. In the meantime, we’re happy to know he was in a positive place in his life. Still, it’s such a tragedy he was taken so soon! Hear more from Matthew’s friend (below):
So there you have it, we suppose. Thoughts?
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Matthew Perry’s return to shoot Chandler Bing and Monica Geller’s wedding on “Friends” wasn’t all smooth sailing — to say the least. The late actor revealed in detail in his 2022 memoir what happened behind the scenes before filming the Season 7 finale.The star, who died at age 54 on Oct. 28, wrote in his book that his dad, John Bennett Perry, saved his life “multiple times” — and even stepped in over a conversation the “Friends” actor had with the show’s co-creators.“After about three weeks, I called Marta Kauffman and David Crane to tell them I was sober and could return to ‘Friends,'” Perry recalled in “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.”“‘When are you coming back?’ They said.
Extra on the red carpet of his latest film “Iron Claw.” “It would be extraordinary to do,” he said, adding that he was “still devastated by the fact that he is gone.”According to Athenna Crosby, who was spotted eating lunch with Perry, 54, a mere day before the actor’s death on Oct. 28, claimed the late actor was excited to ask the “High School Musical” alum to star. “He said that he wanted to make a movie about his life,” Crosby, 25, told Entertainment Weekly.
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lunch date before his tragic death has come forward to emphasize that the “Friends” star was in good spirits a mere 24 hours before his apparent drowning. Athenna Crosby, a 25-year-old model and entertainment reporter, identified herself as the brunette who accompanied Perry to the Hotel Bel-Air on Friday in what would be his final public sighting.
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wrote. “I share the same sadness with all our film and TV community who shared time with Matthew.”“As you can see, to know him was to adore him,” continued the “Almost Famous” star.
Jennifer Aniston broke down in tears over him during a 2004 Diane Sawyer interview.The sit-down has now resurfaced following Perry’s tragedy. The late star died of an apparent drowning in his hot tub at his California home on Saturday. He was 54.Aniston, 54, spoke about the “Fools Rush In” actor as the beloved NBC comedy was coming to an end after 10 seasons.
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“Friends” theme song “I’ll Be There for You” non-stop since the actor’s shocking death Saturday.The Rembrandts tune has had over 1.3 million streams across Spotify and YouTube this week.Singer Charlie Puth, 31, even performed the song at his concert in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday before transitioning into his 2015 hit “See You Again,” which was written for the film “Furious 7” as a tribute to Paul Walker.And the hardcover edition of Perry’s 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” occupies the top spot on Amazon’s Best Sellers in Memoirs list, while the paperback version sits at No. 3, as of Monday evening.Perry played funnyman Chandler Bing on the NBC sitcom “Friends,” which aired from 1994 to 2004.The “Fools Rush In” star is believed to have drowned at his Los Angeles home Saturday afternoon.
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Matthew Perry’s death.“Two days ago, I woke up to the shocking news that Matthew Perry is no longer with us. It’s taken me a couple of days to process this profound sadness,” Hayek wrote in a lengthy Instagram post Monday.She added: “There is a special bond that happens when you share dreams with someone, and together you work towards them.”Hayek, 57, and Perry co-starred in the 1997 romantic comedy “Fools Rush In.” In the movie, Perry’s character, Alex Whitman, has a one-night stand with Isabel (Hayek), who turns up on his doorstep three months later pregnant with his child.
mourning the loss of Matthew Perry. The Hollywood star became fast friends with the actor while filming the 1997 film ‘Fools Rush In,’ revealing that “throughout the years” the pair shared many sweet moments together, filled with “nostalgia and gratitude.”The actress shared a series of photos with the late actor, including a behind-the-scenes pic, and a short message from Perry where he previously explained that their movie had been one of his favorite projects to have been involved in.“Two days ago, I woke up to the shocking news that Matthew Perry is no longer with us.
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