Matthew Perry’s sister recalls ‘Friends’ cast's emotional reunion at funeral

NewsentertainmentenglishhollywoodMatthew Perry’s sister recalls ‘Friends’ cast's emotional reunion at funeral; reveals Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer 'stood around him, crying' Matthew Perry’s sister recalls ‘Friends’ cast's emotional reunion at funeral; reveals Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer 'stood around him, crying' TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Oct 28, 2026, 06:19 IST Matthew Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, has shared details about the late actor’s private funeral ceremony.

In his new docu-series, which premiered on Tuesday, October 27, Mia revealed how his five ‘Friends’ co-stars came together to bid an emotional final farewell.The new three-part Netflix documentary, ‘The One About Matthew Perry’, reportedly sees Mia opening up about the private ceremony, which took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles in November 2023.

She said Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer arrived together to pay their final respects. “I hadn’t seen them in easily 20 years,” she said, via People. Mia then went on to reveal that Jennifer was the first to approach her and offer a hug, before the other cast members followed.

She then recalled a particularly moving moment as the five actors gathered around Matthew’s casket. “And then, all five of them walked up to the casket holding hands and stood around him, crying,” she recalled.The funeral was a private gathering attended by Matthew’s family and closest friends, held six days after his death.

Following the news of his passing, the five surviving ‘Friends’ stars had released a joint statement expressing their devastation at losing someone they considered family. The statement read, “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew.

We were more than just castmates. We are a family. 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. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”The documentary arrived a day before the third anniversary of Matthew’s death on October 28, 2023.

The actor, best known for his performance as Chandler Bing, was 54 at the time of his demise.According to reports, while the 'Friends' cast is mentioned in the series, and features in archival footage, none of them took part in fresh interviews for the project.Director Mary Robertson ‘The One About Matthew Perry’ explores the actor’s life and career, his struggles with addiction, and the memories shared by those who knew him best.

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