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'Full of heart': Internet applauds Thomas Lennon's touching tribute to late actor Matthew Perry

Thomas Lennon said, 'The world that was in the palm of his hand was in a tug-of-war with the world on his shoulders'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Reno 911' actor Thomas Lennon shared a poignant tribute to the late actor Matthew Perry on Variety.

Lennon and Perry starred in the 2009 movie '17 Again' and later came together for the CBS remake of the 1970 sitcom, 'The Odd Couple.' Both worked together for three seasons from 2015 to 2017.

Perry played the role of Oscar Madison and Lennon as Lennon Felix Unger for the show. The late actor also developed it and was the executive producer with Danny Jacobson and Joe Keenan.

Perry, 54, was found dead in a hot tub in his Los Angeles home on October 28.

He rose to fame with the role of Chandler Bing in the hit NBC sitcom 'Friends' that aired from 1994 to 2004.

Thomas Lennon remembers Matthew Perry

Lennon shared his favorite memories of working with Perry over the years.

He begins the heartfelt tribute, remembering how the late actor lived. "Matty lived messy."

He continued his memory with a poetic charm, "Matty had huge feelings and was not afraid to make you a part of those feelings. A comedy sword-swallower using real swords. The swords hurt."

"Matty was a cartoon mascot for anxiety wrapped in the packaging of a matinee idol. Canadian tennis pro. Heartthrob with a racing heart. Playwright. Accidental superstar," he added.

Lennon continued remembering all the pain Perry went through in his life and how he jocked his worries.

"Matty had a lot of pain. He wore it on his sleeve. Matty would lend you his jacket, which smelled like cigarettes and still had the pain right there on the sleeve. Matty would lend you cigarettes."

"Matty joked when he was worried, and he was worried more than you might think. The butt of Matthew Perry's best jokes was always Matthew Perry," wrote Lennon.

He further recalled that Perry did not hesitate to apologize for his mistakes.

"Matty admitted when he had messed up which was constantly. Matty was easy to forgive. The world that was in the palm of his hand was in a tug-of-war with the world on his shoulders."

"Matty was always trying to get better. Matty was ready to talk. Matty didn't want to be alone. Matty wanted to make you laugh even if swallowing the swords hurt," he concluded.

Fans hail Thomas Lennon for his tribute to Matthew Perry

Lennon's tribute to the late actor who made millions laugh is strong enough to bring tears to everyone. People, especially 'Friends' fans, find it difficult to move on from his sudden death.

One user wrote, "WOW Tom, this is so real, raw & full of heart just like he was. I loved the 2 of you in "17 Again" & loved you both even more when you were reunited on "The Odd Couple." Thanks for these beautiful words; my heart breaks for all MP's friends & co-stars who were there for him too."

A user wrote, "Tom, I'm really sorry you lost a good friend. Thank you for sharing your words and feelings with us. (BTW, I really loved the show. It deserved more than 3 years.)"

Another one said, "I loved both of you on "The Odd Couple". It was such a good show. Thank you for your lovely, honest words about Matthew Perry. I know it must be difficult to deal with this loss and to be asked about him when it's so new and raw. I'm sorry for your loss."

"Best tribute yet. Thank you for this." wrote a fourth user.

While a fifth user stated, "That show was really good. Matthew was a great comedic actor. Natural chemistry with all his costars."

"Wow, what a beautiful and profound tribute. Hers and Hank Azaria's were heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for your loss," wrote one user.

Another user said, "Beautiful. So sorry for your loss."