Selma Blair Opens Up About Good Friend Matthew Perry: 'His Comedy Was Therapy'

Lauren Graham is the latest co-star and friend to say goodbye to the beloved Matthew Perry.

is mourning the loss of good friend Matthew Perry following his death on Oct. 28 at the age of 54.“This last year, he was so proud of the book he wrote, and of how many people it touched,” Graham, 56, said on a “CBS Mornings” appearance Thursday.

Kevin Turen, a prolific film and television producer known for his work on groundbreaking projects like “Euphoria” and “The Idol.” Turen, who was only 44 years old, passed away over the weekend, leaving behind a legacy that has significantly shaped the world of cinema and television.As news of Turen’s untimely death emerged, details surrounding the cause remained unknown, adding to the shock and sorrow felt by the industry and his family. Turen is survived by his wife, Evelina, and their two sons, Jack and James.In a heartfelt statement, Turen’s father, Edward Turen, expressed his son’s profound impact on those around him, stating, “Kevin was so incredibly special; this world is going to be less without him.”Maribel Guardia dedicates her ‘Dia de Muertos’ tribute to her late son: ‘Forever in my heart’Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, and more attend Matthew Perry’s funeralJennifer Aniston is ‘struggling’ with Matthew Perry’s passingBorn on August 16, 1979, in New York City, Kevin cultivated a deep passion for cinema from a young age.

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.

Entertainment Tonight during the annual “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To Cure Parkinson’s” gala, a benefit hosted by the Michael J. Fox Foundation.“He was a hockey player, a good hockey player, and we played hockey together,” the “Back to the Future” star added. According to Fox, Perry once gave his foundation, which began in 2000 and specializes in research into Parkinson’s disease, a gracious donation.

The death certificate of Matthew Perry, the beloved star from Friends, has revealed new details about his passing.The document, which was obtained by The Blast, lists Matthew's step-father, Keith Morrison, a well-known Dateline journalist, as the informant and confirms that Matthew passed away at 4:17 p.m. PST at his LA home on October 28.

the November 3rd ceremony in the Forest Lawn cemetery in Hollywood Hills.“I was at the funeral last weekend,” the “Simpsons” actor told The Messenger. “You know, sad.

shocking passing at the age of 54. Perry’s stepdad, “Dateline” journalist Keith Morrison, 76, is listed as the informant who provided details for his death certificate, which was obtained by The Post. The certificate states that Perry died at 4:17 p.m.

Matthew Perry’s cause of death is still “deferred,” but a former medical examiner believes that the late actor’s toxicology report “should be finished” at this point.Dr. Michael Baden, former chief medical examiner of New York City, noted in a new interview that although toxicology tests take time, a full report could already be complete due to information that has already been released.“They’ve got pretty much 99% of what they’re going to get at this point as far as information goes, and they can release it now, or they can wait for a couple more weeks because they’re looking for some unknown drug,” Baden told Fox News Digital in an interview, published on Friday.“They might be doing microscopic slides, but it’s now about almost two weeks, so the toxicology should be finished,” he continued.The “Friends” star was found dead at age 54 at his California home on Oct.

died of an apparent drowning at his home on Oct. 28 at the age of 54.“He’s so missed, and I love that everyone loves him,” Blair told “Entertainment Tonight” at the 2023 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City Tuesday.“I know he meant so much to all of us, and he loves that. He loved being recognized.”Blair, who briefly dated Perry during his stint as Chandler Bing on the long-running NBC series, said the pair had shared a close bond throughout the years.“He was someone that really was [my friend], we were actively friends, you know, for 30 years,” she shared.“We dated years ago and he really was such a comic genius in his writing and his love and his ability to care for his friends.”“He’s so missed, and I love that everyone loves him,” she added.When news of the beloved actor’s death came to light, “broken hearted” Blair shared a tribute on social media.“My oldest boy friend.

A year before his death, Matthew Perry revealed that he asked “Friends” co-creator Marta Kauffman to give him the final line of the series. “No one else will care about this except me,” Perry wrote in his memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.”“So may I please have the last line?” he asked the producer. Perry’s wish, of course, was granted, as the Season 10 finale ended with Chandler and Monica (played by Perry and Courteney Cox) saying goodbye to their empty apartment alongside Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), Joey (Matt LeBlanc) and Ross (David Schwimmer).At one point, Rachel suggests they all go grab a final cup of coffee before Chandler and Monica leave New York City and go to live in the suburbs with their children.

Jaden Thompson Jason Momoa will host the Nov. 18 episode of “Saturday Night Live,” with Tate McRae announced as the musical guest. Momoa, hosting for his second time, and McRae, making her “SNL” debut, will follow the Nov.

Taylor Swift fans are convinced that the singer's recent outfit is a sweet tribute to the popular US sitcom Friends, following the sad news of Matthew Perry's passing.Taylor, 33, is known for her love of Friends, and now fans have noticed a cute similarity between one of the singer's latest outfit and the iconic sitcom.The pop star has never hidden her love for Friends and she even invited Lisa Kudrow on stage during her 1989 tour for a duet of the sitcom's famous song Smelly Cat. "This singer, she's only ever played in coffee houses before.

A funeral service for Matthew Perry took place on Friday in Los Angeles, with the late actor's friends and family gathering to lay him to rest.The Friends star, famed for portraying Chandler Bing in the hit US sitcom, tragically passed away on 28 October at his home in LA at the age of 54. His five Friends co-stars - Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, Matt Le Blanc, Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer - were all in attendance, along with his parents, Suzanne Perry and John Bennett Perry. Matthew's stepfather Keith Morrison was also among the 20 mourners at the service, as reported by TMZ.

died Saturday at his home in Los Angeles.The 56-year-old actor was spotted driving at 3:30 p.m. PT Thursday in his black Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, wearing black sunglasses and a black baseball cap. LeBlanc played Joey Tribbiani, who was roommates and best friends with Perry’s Chandler Bing, for 10 seasons on the hit NBC series, from 1994 to 2004.LeBlanc and his other four “Friends” co-stars — Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer — issued a joint statement to People nearly 48 hours after his death.“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew.

released a joint statement about Perry’s death just hours earlier.“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates.

Friends is one of the most successful television shows of all time.Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, the sitcom about a group of friends living in New York turned its core cast into worldwide stars, including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer.The show ran for ten seasons between September 1994 and May 2004. During its run, Friends was nominated for 62 Emmys, and won Outstanding Comedy Series in 2002.In 2021, the show’s cast returned for a HBO special titled Friends: The Reunion, hosted by James Corden.At the time of writing (October 31), all ten seasons of Friends are available on Netflix UK.Alternatively, you can buy seasons through Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.

The stars of Friends are speaking out for the first time about the death of Matthew Perry.

Matthew Perry will be commemorated at Nick at Nite with a tribute special titled Matthew Perry: Thanks for Being a Friend set to air on Sunday, Oct 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter A rainy day in Manhattan didn’t stop hundreds of “Friends” fans from braving the downpour to honor Matthew Perry, who died on Saturday at age 54. People of all ages and backgrounds gathered by the “Friends” building in New York’s West Village to pay their respects to Perry and pose for pictures outside of the show’s iconic apartment. Despite the dreary weather, dozens of flower bouquets and handmade signs with phrases like “the one where we all lost a friend” were piled on the southwest corner of Bedford and Grove near the cozy neighborhood restaurant The Little Owl.