On-screen, Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry shared a love story as Chandler Bing and Monica Geller on Friends. In real life, they were very good friends. It’s been a year since Matthew died unexpectedly, and many took to social media to share their continued grief. Courteney used Instagram to send a message to Matthew along with pictures. She captioned her post, “Missing you today and always.”
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Fans agreed, like this person who wrote, “He’s so proud of you cece! i’m sure he’s been watching over all those he loved and loved him back. Sending the biggest hug your way.”
And this one. “Forever six, forever home.”
Courteney Cox Still Feels Matthew Perry’s Spirit
Courteney told CBS Sunday Morning in May 2024 that she loved Matthew.
“He’s just so funny,” she said. “He is genuinely, a huge heart. Obviously struggled. I’m so thankful I got to work so closely with him for so many years.”
Courteney added that Matthew still visits her from time to time. “He visits me a lot—if we believe in that,” she said.
Courtney Cox’s spiritual life is full, and she shared that in addition to Matthew Perry, she also talks to her parents, who passed away.
“I feel like there are a lot of people that are — I think that guide us. I do sense, yeah, I sense Matthew’s around for sure,” she said.
After Matthew Perry’s death, Courteney Cox shared a video clip of the pair from Friends with a sweet captain. She wrote, “I am so grateful for every moment I had with you, Matty, and I miss you every day. When you work with someone as closely as I did with Matthew, there are thousands of moments I wish I could share.”
Prior to his death, Matthew created the Matthew Perry Foundation, an organization committed to helping those struggling with addiction. His mission continues today.
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