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Charlie Puth gives heartfelt live tribute to Matthew Perry as entire audience joins in

Charlie Puth rendered a piano version of 'Friends' theme song 'I'll Be There For You' as a tribute to Matthew Perry

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Charlie Puth, a self-declared 'Friends' "superfan," paid tribute to the late actor Matthew Perry during his concert in Melbourne, Australia, on October 29.

Puth played a sentimental piano version of the 'Friends' theme song 'I'll Be There for You' during his performance.

Perry, 54, was found dead in an apparent drowning in his Los Angeles home on October 28, reported Los Angeles Times.

He played the charming and sarcastic Chandler Bing in the 90s hit sitcom 'Friends' which aired on NBC from 1994 to 2004.

Fans join Charlie Puth in paying tribute to Matthew Perry

The 31-year-old singer was performing at Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena. Just hours after the news of the actor's death broke out, he dedicated the theme song of 'Friends' to Perry.

"I want to dedicate this song to another song, and if it makes you think of a person, that's who it's dedicated to. Does this mean anything to you?" Puth said to the crowd.

The crowd joined Puth, remembering the ever-loved character of Chandler Bing.

The singer then transitioned to his hit song 'See You Again,' a tribute to the late actor Paul Walker.

'Friends' theme song 'I'll Be There For You' was written by David Crane, Marta Kauffman, Michael Skloff, and Allee Willis and was sung by the pop rock duo The Rembrandts.

Fans declare 'Magnifique hommage', praise Charlie Puth for tribute

As the entire crowd sang along with Puth to honor Perry, 'Friends' fans took to social media to praise and thank the singer for creating a moment to celebrate the late actor's most famous work that made him a household name.

Many fans wrote how they couldn't control their tears after hearing the song.

One fan wrote, "Magnifique hommage"

Another one said, "Thank you so much for this @charlieputh, friends forever."

"Love it," said a user.

One heartbroken user wrote, "I couldn't control my tears after watching it Such a beautiful tribute honestly."

"I cried this morning when I heard the news. I've done okay since then, until now, and this tribute broke me," stated another devastated fan.

While another one wrote, "Absolutely beautiful. I hope his friends and family can see this and see the love for him that was all around the world #mattewperry rip."

"Lovely but painful. But a very sweet tribute," noted one user.

A user stated, "I was thinking this was needed. So cool to have the crowd singing too."

Another one said, "This is so beautiful and he is already so missed."