Matthew Perry's funeral: The entire 'Friends' cast attends the ceremony at nonrandom burial site
Matthew Perry's funeral took place on Friday in Los Angeles, following his sudden death due to a cardiac arrest on October 28. All of Perry's co-stars from "Friends" attended this intimate ceremony.
7:15 AM EDT, November 4, 2023
The unexpected demise of Matthew Perry has sent ripples throughout the showbiz world and beyond. The renowned "Friends" star is mourned not only by his loved ones and acquaintances but also by millions of fans around the globe. The 54-year-old actor had been dealing with health issues and a prolonged battle with addiction. While it seemed he was on the path to recovery recently, his death was not a consequence of fentanyl or methamphetamine overdose, according to preliminary investigations.
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Perry's funeral was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, a famed cemetery near the Hollywood Hills, on Friday. Perry was bid a fond farewell by loved ones, including his "Friends" co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow. The funeral's location wasn't selected randomly. Being conveniently located near the Warner Bros studio where the iconic sitcom "Friends" was filmed has added a layer of poignant meaning. Perry's family carried the coffin containing his body during the ceremony. For an actor of his fame, the funeral was notably private, with only a few attendees.
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