Prominent Figures Including Justin Trudeau and Adele Pay Tribute to Late Actor Matthew Perry

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The passing of Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on NBC’s long-running series “Friends,” has prompted an outpouring of grief and condolences from friends, colleagues, and prominent personalities. Among those paying tribute are Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, actress Morgan Fairchild, who portrayed Chandler’s mother on the series, and renowned singer Adele.

Perry was discovered deceased at his residence in Los Angeles this past Saturday, at the age of 54.

Trudeau, who shared an elementary school classroom with Perry while their parents were professional acquaintances, posted a heartfelt tribute on a social media platform, formerly known as Twitter.

Matthew Perry’s mother had served in the capacity of press secretary to Trudeau’s father, Pierre Trudeau, during his tenure as the Prime Minister of Canada.

During her concert in Las Vegas on the same Saturday, Adele took time to acknowledge Perry’s impact on her life, despite never having met him personally. She remarked on the unique sense of loss one often feels when an artist or entertainer passes away, and expressed her admiration for his contributions to the arts.

The comedy show “Saturday Night Live” dedicated a tribute card to Perry during its weekend episode. Perry had once hosted the show in 1997, appearing in a sketch where he portrayed the character of Joey, originally played by Matt LeBlanc, alongside Colin Quinn who played Chandler.

Morgan Fairchild expressed her profound sadness on social media, stating she was devastated by the “untimely death” of her on-screen son. She conveyed her condolences to Perry’s family and friends, particularly mentioning his father, actor John Bennett Perry, with whom she had collaborated on multiple television series.

Maggie Wheeler, another recurring co-star on “Friends” who played Chandler’s girlfriend Janice, took to social media to write about the indelible joy that Perry brought into the lives of many. She reminisced about their creative collaboration, expressing her sense of blessing for the moments they had shared.

Actress Selma Blair, who had guest-starred on an episode of “Friends,” shared her sentiments on Instagram, detailing her long-standing friendship with Perry and her grief at his passing.

Several actors in Hollywood had intersected with Perry’s career, which had been consistently active since his youth. Wendell Pierce, Perry’s co-star in “The Odd Couple,” described him as a generous, kind, and humorous individual, and expressed hope for his eternal peace.

Shannen Doherty, who had a longstanding friendship with Perry dating back to an episode of “Beverly Hills 90210,” shared a photo and reflected on their relationship. She touched on their shared history, the camaraderie, and the inimitable sense of humor that Perry brought into her life. The sense of loss, she indicated, was both acute and widespread, affecting a close-knit circle of friends and extending to a much larger audience who admired Perry’s work.

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• Adele’s Las Vegas Concert Remarks
• Saturday Night Live’s Tribute to Matthew Perry
• Morgan Fairchild’s Social Media Post
• Maggie Wheeler’s Tribute to Matthew Perry
• Selma Blair’s Instagram Post
• Wendell Pierce on Working with Matthew Perry
• Shannen Doherty’s Reflection on Friendship with Matthew Perry
• “Friends” Television Series Overview