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Matthew Perry Death: Max Adds Tribute to Beginning of Each ‘Friends’ Season

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In a heartfelt tribute to the late "Friends" star Matthew Perry, streaming platform Max honors his memory with a poignant card at the start of each sitcom season, reminding viewers of the iconic Chandler Bing.

Max is paying tribute to the late "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who passed away on Saturday, with a tribute card that appears at the beginning of each season of the sitcom on the streaming platform.

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The card reads, "In memory of Matthew Perry 1969-2023," and it is displayed on the screen for about five seconds before the iconic "Friends" opening sequence. All 10 seasons of "Friends" are currently accessible for streaming on Max.
Perry, who gained fame for his portrayal of the humorous character Chandler Bing on the series, was discovered deceased in a hot tub at his residence in Los Angeles, according to information provided by law enforcement sources to the L.A. Times. No indication of foul play was reported.


The passing of Perry prompted a flood of tributes from members of the entertainment industry, including messages from Marta Kauffman and David Crane, the co-creators of "Friends," as well as Kevin Bright, the show's executive producer.

Most notably celebrated for his iconic rendition of Chandler Bing in the enduring sitcom "Friends," Matthew Perry garnered worldwide fame and critical praise for his numerous acting achievements during his prolific Hollywood journey. Alongside his role in "Friends," he graced both the small and big screens with his presence in productions such as "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," "Growing Pains," "Ally McBeal," "17 Again," "The Whole Nine Yards," "The West Wing," and a 2015 revival of "The Odd Couple."

Perry reminisced about his years playing Chandler alongside his "Friends" co-stars – Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer. In an emotional conversation with the cast included in HBO Max's 2021 reunion special, he reflected on the enduring bond within the group.
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He described the experience by saying that after the show was over, at a party or any social gathering, if one of them bumped into each other, that signaled the end of the night. They would just sit with the person all night long, and that was the norm, according to Perry.

In 2002, Perry garnered an Emmy nomination for his exceptional portrayal of Chandler Bing in a comedy series. Subsequently, he earned both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his compelling performance in the 2007 miniseries, "The Ron Clark Story." His battles with substance abuse were widely publicized, and he delved further into these experiences in his recently published memoir, "Friends, Lovers and the Great Catastrophe," which hit the shelves last year.
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FAQs:


Q1: Matthew Perry was born in which year?
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‘Friend’ star Matthew Perry was born in 1969.

Q2: What role did Matthew Perry play in ‘Friends’?
He played the humorous character Chandler Bing.


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