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Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman has apologised for misgendering Kathleen Turner’s character in the series.Speaking on the BBC radio show The Conversation, Kauffman, who created the hit sitcom with David Crane, admitted that it was a “mistake” to refer to Chandler Bing’s transgender parent as a man.“Pronouns were not yet something that I understood. So we didn’t refer to that character as ‘she’.

Friends actor Matthew Perry could receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame according to a new report.Perry – who shot to international fame for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in Friends – died on October 28 in an apparent drowning in his hot tub. He was 54 years old.Perry’s funeral took place earlier this week in Los Angeles, with all five of his Friends co-stars attending the service. The private service took place at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills, less than a mile from the television studios in which the beloved sitcom was filmed.A new report in TMZ suggests that the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, who oversee the Hollywood Walk of Fame would “love to honour the late actor with a star and a posthumous ceremony,” according to the publication.

Friends co-stars attending the service.The private laying to rest took place at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills, less than a mile from the television studios in which the beloved sitcom was filmed.According to TMZ, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow were among approximately 20 mourners, as well as Perry’s mother Suzanne Perry, father John Bennett Perry and stepfather Keith Morrison.Forest Lawn Cemetery is the resting place of many other celebrities, including Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor and Humphrey Bogart.Perry – who shot to international fame for his portrayal of the sarcastic yet loveable Chandler Bing – died on October 28 in an apparent drowning in his hot tub. He was 54 years old.On Wednesday (November 1), it was reported that no trace of either methamphetamine or fentanyl was found in his system at the time of his death.

The Friends creatives are reflecting on their final conversations with Matthew Perry.

Matthew Perry was happy and sober before his death, according to Friends creator Marta Kauffman. The TV executive, who created the beloved sitcom with David Crane, spoke to the actor just two weeks before his death at the weekend at the age of 54, which sparked an outpouring of grief from fans around the world.

Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman has recalled her final conversation with Matthew Perry prior to his death aged 54.The actor, who played Chandler Bing in the sitcom, died on Saturday (October 28) after reportedly being found unresponsive in a hot tub in his Los Angeles home. Results from an initial post-mortem were found to be “inconclusive” pending a toxicology report.Speaking to Today, Kauffman, who co-created Friends with David Crane, said she had spoken to Perry two weeks before his death.“He was happy and chipper,” Kauffman said about Perry during their conversation.

Matthew Perry was in a good place before his death — according to “Friends” creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane.Kauffman and Crane spoke with the late actor just two weeks before he was found underwater in his hot tub at his California home on Saturday. He was 54.“It was great,” Kauffman told the Today show’s Hoda Kotb in a pre-taped interview, which aired on Wednesday. “He was happy and chipper.

The co-creators of Friends are speaking out about the sudden death of Matthew Perry.

Matthew Perry passed away at the age of 54. His death has left millions devastated, with social media flooded with posts honoring his life. Stars like Salma Hayek, have shared their tributes for him, but people have been anticipating a statement from his Friends castmates.

Friends cast have written a touching tribute in honour of the late Matthew Perry.On October 29, it was reported that Perry had passed away aged 54. The results of his initial post-mortem report have been labelled “inconclusive”.Perry was best known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, the hit NBC sitcom, and starred alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, and Matt LeBlanc.In a statement to People, thecast said: “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew.

Friends are reportedly working on a joint statement following Matthew Perry’s death.Perry, who was best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the long running sitcom, died on Saturday (October 28) aged 54 and was reportedly found unresponsive due to a suspected drowning. Authorities have said no foul play was involved, and no drugs were found at the scene.His former co-stars including Jennifer Aniston, Matt Le Blanc, David Schwimmer, Courtney Cox and Lisa Kudrow are yet to officially comment on his death although reports suggest that the latter was considering adopting his dog.Showbiz correspondent Kinsey Schofield told GB News this morning (October 30) that the cast are set to release a joint statement in the coming days.“New information is that the core cast of Friends is currently working on a joint statement they can release.

Tributes continue to pour in for Matthew Perry. Kathleen Turner, who portrayed Helena Handbasket, the transgender parent of Perry’s Chandler Bing on Friends, is remembering the actor, saying she is “very sad for Matthew” following his sudden death Saturday.

Matthew Perry’s death is still an ongoing investigation.The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to The Post on Sunday that an autopsy for the late star has been completed. However, the doctor has ordered more testing, including toxicology, which could take a few months.The cause of death is “deferred.”The “Friends” alum was found dead in the hot tub of his home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of LA just after 4 p.m. on Saturday of an apparent drowning.

The creators of Friends have shared a touching tribute to Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on the show, following the sad news of his death. Show creators Marta Kauffman, David Crane and Kevin Bright expressed their deep sadness at his passing in a joint statement to Deadline.They said: "We will always cherish the joy, the light, the blinding intelligence he brought to every moment not just to his work, but in life as well." They described Matthew as a "beloved friend" with a "selfless heart" and said they felt blessed to have known him and praised his brilliant talent.

Matthew Perry fans are honoring the late actor with a touching tribute in front of the building that was used as an exterior shot for Chandler Bing’s apartment.

Gwyneth Paltrow is the latest Hollywood star to share anecdotes about Matthew Perry. The Oscar-winner took to social media to recall the time she met the late Friends actor and all the fun times they had together.

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher took to Instagram to express her condolences over the passing of Friends star Matthew Perry.

Friends co-creators/executive producers Marta Kauffman and David Crane and the series’ executive producer/director Kevin Bright have issued a statement following the sudden death of star Matthew Perry at age 54.

Dr. Frasier Crane, the master of sophisticated sass, is returning triumphantly to the small screen.

Lisa Kudrow is celebrating her 60th birthday! The actress is best known for portraying Phoebe Buffay for 10 seasons on the hit NBC sitcom "Friends." She appeared on the show alongside co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox. Although the show went off the air almost 20 years ago, it remains as popular as ever, as it continues to find new audiences through its presence on various streaming networks.

The Rembrandts’ ‘I’ll Be There For You’ may be one of the world’s most instantly familiar TV theme tunes, but its success split up the band, amid fears they’d lost everything about them that was cool. 

And Just Like That and Dexter. After multiple attempts to revive the show, it looks like we’re finally getting what we wanted. But there’s one big question: who will be cast in the revival? It’s already been revealed that Frasier’s son, Freddy, will be part of the new series.

Earlier this month Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman made a generous donation to Brandeis University, her alma mater. She pledged $4 million to establish an endowed professorship in the African and African American Studies Department there.

"Friends" co-creator Marta Kauffman has apologized for not including any Black actors in the highly-popular '90s sitcom. Kauffman, 65, claimed she had a hard time understanding the "difficult and frustrating" criticism and chalked it up to "Friends" being singled out. Now, she's apologizing and pledging $4 million to her alma mater, Brandeis University.

Lisa Kudrow is sharing her thoughts on a potential Friends reboot.

Friends revival featuring a new cast.The actor, who played Phoebe Buffay in the sitcom, was asked about the possibility of Friends returning in some capacity by Where Is The Buzz.“I don’t think there’s going to be a Friends reboot,” Kudrow said. “I mean, not with any of us in it.”When it was clarified the reboot could feature an entirely new cast, Kudrow was more enthused on the idea.

During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Friends' producers Marta Kauffman, David Crane and Kevin S. Bright were asked if they'd be keen on making a Friends documentary, especially after Friends: The Reunion, which premiered last week and left loyal fans with varying degrees of emotions.

Getting candid about Friends: The Reunion, which premiered on May 27, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Friends' executive producers Marta Kauffman, David Crane and Kevin S.

During Friends: The Reunion, when Friends co-creators Marta Kauffman, David Crane and Kevin S. Bright spoke candidly about Jennifer Aniston's casting process, the 52-year-old actress had revealed that the producer of Muddling Through, another sitcom that Jennifer was simultaneously working in when Friends came along, had told her that her iconic sitcom wouldn't make her a star.

Now that we’ve heard from the iconic cast of Friends, what about the major players behind the scenes?

Friends have spoken of how they did not intend to have an all-white cast for the show.In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane, as well as executive producer and director Kevin Bright, spoke about the central cast’s lack of diversity.“It’s important for today’s shows to be reflective of the ways society truly is,” said Bright. “But for our experience, the three of us, that may have been our experience when we were young and in New York.

The Friends reunion special is finally available to stream on HBO Max after months and months of patiently waiting!

Friends have said they will not do another on-screen reunion.During this week’s one-off special Friends: The Reunion, host James Corden asked the main cast members – Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry and Matt LeBlanc – if they could consider returning again.Referring to showrunners Marta Kauffman and David Crane, Kudrow said (per Digital Spy): “It’s all up to Marta and David and I once heard them say, and I completely agree, that they ended the show

Activision have joined forces to form Audacity Games, a company dedicated to the Atari 2600.The original Atari 2600 was released in 1977 and experienced a huge boost in sales during the ‘80s when Space Invaders was released. Fans of the retro console have since crafted emulators like Stella and Retron which run the games through an ordinary PC.David Crane, one of Activision’s co-founders, has teamed up with Dan and Garry Kitchen, a pair of game designers he met while at his old company.

Matthew Perry put in the work in order to get Julia Roberts to guest star on Friends during the special one-hour Super Bowl episode back in 1995.

Jennifer Aniston spoke out about the highly anticipated “Friends” reunion special being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.