Late actor Matthew Perry remains a beloved memory in the hearts of fans, who continue to express their undying love for him amid the crushing weight of their grief.
The “Friends” star broke numerous hearts when he took his final breath on October 28, 2023. In the wake of his passing, friends and loved ones shared touching tributes on social media — a tradition Perry’s loyal admirers are keeping alive to date.
Fans Continue To Flood Matthew Perry’s Final Post With Poignant Messages
It has officially been four months since Perry died, a devastating incident that occurred just five days after he shared what became his final post on Instagram. He dropped a picture of himself enjoying the night sky while relaxing in a large rooftop pool.
The “Fools Rush In” actor appeared topless in the snap, rocking nothing but headphones and looking at peace as the hot tub worked. He joked about the moment in the post’s caption, writing:
“Oh, so warm water swirling around makes you feel good? I’m Mattman.”
This post has since gained over 300k comments, with the latest messages coming from those who realized that today’s date, February 23, coincides with Perry’s last post. Many IG users dropped their tributes like letters and diary entries, with someone noting:
“February 23 2024 — 4 Months have passed since you left us, but the amount of joy that you brought to us is enough to save me for a lifetime ❤ How I wish I could’ve Done the same for you 😢.”
Another grieving fan penned, “Dying is moving on from the world into the hearts of those who love you. And look here Matty, how many they are. I hope you can still feel that love somehow and that you are at peace with yourself right now ❤.”
“February 23 still checking up 😢,” a third noted, while a fourth declared Perry deserved to continue receiving touching messages from fans. The individual stressed: “You made us laugh so much, and we shall mourn you the same.”
“I’m so sad reading your book. You were so talented. I wish you never doubted yourself,” someone lamented, referencing the late actor’s intimate memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.” A fellow book reader addressed their feelings about the biography, confessing:
“February 23 2024, just finished your book 😢 it was beautifully written & I’m incredibly saddened to have learned the true depth of how much you struggled. You deserved better than what this life offered you & for that, I am truly sorry ❤”
The individual’s poignant message continued, “I hope that wherever you are, you finally got the peace you sought for your entire life. You will forever be thought about & remembered not only just for Chandler Bing on ‘Friends’ but for being Matthew Perry, who loved to help people because he was so good at it ❤ all my love xxx.”
Matthew Perry’s Family Addressed His Passing In An Emotional Statement Following
Following his passing, Perry’s family broke their silence with a heartfelt statement. The deceased’s loved ones noted their pain was significant but dwelled more on what a fantastic person and actor the late entertainer was.
Their message read, “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend.” The comedian’s family also thanked fans for their condolences, adding:
“You all meant so much to him, and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.”
The “Mr. Sunshine” co-creator’s last moments occurred in his Pacific Palisades home, where he had been relaxing in his luxurious hot tub. Authorities initially believed they were responding to a possible “water rescue” on the fateful day but found him unresponsive.
As stated, friends and loved ones shared touching tributes in the wake of his unexpected death. Actress Morgan Fairchild, who portrayed Chandler Bing’s mom on the “Friends” sitcom, wrote:
“I’m heartbroken about the untimely death of my ‘son,’ Matthew Perry. The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock. I’m sending love & condolences to his friends & family, especially his dad, John Bennett Perry, who I worked with on Flamingo Road & Falcon Crest.”
Maggie Wheeler, who played Chandler’s on-and-off love interest, Janice, echoed similar sentiments. She penned: “What a loss. The world will miss you, Mathew Perry. The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we share.”