Private Funeral for Matthew Perry Attended by 'Friends' Co-Stars

Matthew Perry was buried during a private funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, near the Warner Bros. studios where "Friends" was filmed. This ceremony took place on Friday.

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The private funeral was attended by loved ones, including Perry's "Friends" co-stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer.

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Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on "Friends," tragically passed away on October 28 at the age of 54.

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He was found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home after playing pickleball. The cause of death cannot be confirmed until toxicology reports are available.

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On October 30, Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, and Schwimmer released an exclusive joint statement to PEOPLE.

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In which deep sorrow was expressed over the loss of Matthew Perry. He emphasized that they were not just classmates but considered themselves a family.

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Matthew Perry's family also issued a statement to the public on October 29.

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In which he expressed grief over the loss of his beloved son and brother. He mentioned the happiness he gave to the world as both an actor and a friend.

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Matthew Perry spoke openly about his struggle with drug addiction. His memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing," was released on November 1, 2022.

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