I'll be there for you! 'Friends' cast gathers at co-star Matthew Perry's private LA funeral service
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The one when they said their last goodbyes!
Exclusive images obtained by The New York Post, show that on November 3, several individuals, including Matthew Perry's 'Friends' co-stars and some family members, gathered at Forest Lawn Church of the Hills in Los Angeles.
It is presumed that the gathering was held for a funeral ceremony in memory of the late 'Friends' actor.
David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, and Lisa Kudrow were observed exiting the church dressed in black attire. Notably, 'Friends' star Matt LeBlanc was not captured in the photographs.
John Bennett Perry, Matthew's father, and Keith Morrison, Matthew's stepfather, were also seen outside. Jennifer's bodyguards were observed traveling from her LA home and arriving at the location before the gathering.
The cemetery is directly across the street from Warner Bros Studios, where Matthew spent ten years filming the hit comedy.
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” the cast expressed in a joint statement released on October 30.
Adding, “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.”
“In time we will say more, as and when we are able,” they added, “For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”
Matt LeBlanc appears ‘heartbroken’ in first public appearance since Matthew Perry's death
Following Matthew's untimely death, many have been curious about Matt's emotions about the loss. Matt was seen in the afternoon of November 2, a little more than a week following Matthew's death, in Los Angeles, California, according to a TMZ report.
It was Matt's first public appearance since Matthew's death, and he was driving his SUV.
Matt could be seen sporting dark sunglasses and a baseball cap in a photo released by TMZ.
Matthew Perry Foundation set up to fight addiction after 'Friends' star's tragic death
Matthew's wish to be remembered for "helping people recover" from addiction has come true, as a foundation has been established in his honor.
The 'Friends' star, 54, who rose to international renown as Chandler Bing, the amiable and sardonic comedian, died on October 28, in an apparent drowning in his hot pool.
On November 3, it was revealed that The Matthew Perry Foundation had been established in his honor.
“In the spirit of Matthew Perry’s enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction, we embark on a journey to honor his legacy... guided by his own words and experiences, and driven by his passion for making a difference in as many lives as possible,” according to the opening statement.
Inside the investigation of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death
Matthew had reportedly played pickleball hours before he died at his Pacific Palisades house on October 28. According to law enforcement sources, he came home and eventually climbed into his hot tub.
Around 4 pm, an assistant reportedly discovered him motionless and called 911. Authorities have been retracing the 'Friends' star's actions that day to ascertain the cause of death.
Experts believe the ultimate solution will come from a team of physicians and detectives based at the Los Angeles County Coroner's office on North Mission Road in Boyle Heights.
According to experts, the team's task will be vast and will likely take many months to complete.
They will examine the body, run toxicological testing, interview others who were with Matthew that day, and search the scene for evidence in addition to analyzing the body.
The caller who discovered Matthew at his house overlooking the Pacific Ocean has not been identified.
According to law enforcement officials, no illegal narcotics were discovered at the residence.
Capt Scot Williams of the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division, who is leading the investigation into Perry's death, stated on October 29 that the "cause of death may not be known for some time, but foul play is not suspected."
Toxicology testing can take three to six months, according to coroner's office officials.
Matthew had acknowledged publicly in his memoirs 'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing' that he suffered a gastrointestinal perforation, which may have resulted in long-term consequences.
A microscopic examination of the cardiac tissue may be performed by the medical examiner.