Jennifer Aniston paid tribute to her Friends co-star Matthew Perry on his first death anniversary by sharing a collection of rare photos on Instagram. The actress, who starred alongside Perry as he brought Chandler Bing to life, captioned the post with a simple “1 year” and included heart, band-aid, and white dove emojis—symbols of remembrance and healing. She also included a link to the Matthew Perry Foundation, established in his memory to support those battling addiction.
Among the photos Aniston shared were a black-and-white snap of her and Perry mugging for the camera, a picture from the series showing Perry kissing her on the forehead on the Central Perk set, and a group photo of all the Friends cast (Perry, Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc) huddled together arm-in-arm. A final photo showed Perry smiling and laughing, clearly capturing his lighthearted personality and long-standing friendship with Aniston.
In the same post, Aniston urged fans to remember Perry’s legacy through the foundation. “As he would have wanted, let’s honor his spirit by continuing to spread the word about the importance of addiction awareness and support,” she wrote, ” and to continue helping those who need it most.”
It’s been exactly a year since the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry, who was found dead in his hot tub on October 28, 2023, from the acute effects of ketamine overdose. Five people have been charged in connection with his death, including his doctor, who pleaded guilty this month to supplying him with the drug. In the weeks following his death, the Matthew Perry Foundation was launched in his honor and aims to help people with addiction struggles.
Perry himself was an open talker about his struggle with substance abuse, and his family has worked hard to ensure his legacy lives on through the foundation. The foundation is a non-profit that focuses on supporting those with addiction challenges and the family members who care for them. The organization is sponsored by the National Philanthropic Trust, a leading public charity and provider of donor-advised funds.
In a candid interview with PEOPLE, Perry’s manager, Doug Chapin, and publicist, Lisa Kasteler, discussed his desire to help others. “Matthew was a good man who was very loved and respected by his peers, colleagues, and fans,” they said. He wanted to make a difference, and he did.”
