Jennifer Aniston and her Friends co-stars are said to be ‘figuring out’ how to mark the 20th anniversary of the show’s finale, following the death of Matthew Perry
Jennifer Aniston and her former Friends co-stars are in the midst of planning how to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the show’s finale, with a special nod to the dearly missed Matthew Perry.
The iconic sitcom Friends, which first aired in 1994, became an instant hit, turning into one of the most beloved series globally, with its lines still being recited by fans today.
The show featured a star-studded ensemble including Aniston, Perry, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer.
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However, the upcoming celebration is tinged with sadness due to the passing of their friend and colleague Matthew Perry, who passed away in October 2023.
A source told US Weekly: “The former costars are figuring out how to appropriately mark the upcoming 20th anniversary of the finale.”
“They will most certainly be commemorating it somehow,” the insider asserted, suggesting that the group might share their tributes through social media channels.
“The prospect of having a reunion or a formal get-together without Matthew is bittersweet. There will be a huge void.”
The source added: “[But] they know Matthew would’ve wanted them to carry on and celebrate the show. So that’s very much on their minds as they move forward.”
US Weekly also mentioned that the cast remains connected, often communicating through group chats and individual conversations, with “Jen and Courtney are in constant contact, and they’re both close with Lisa too.”
In October, an autopsy report revealed that Perry passed away due to the “acute effects” of ketamine after he was found unresponsive at his California residence.
The report also indicated that “coronary artery disease and buprenorphine, which is used to treat opioid use disorder, also contributed.”
Perry had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy, commonly used for managing anxiety and depression symptoms.
