Jennifer Aniston Claims Matthew Perry's Death Is 'for the Better' - Liverpool Echo
LOS ANGELES, AUG 11 – Jennifer Aniston revealed the Friends cast mourned Matthew Perry’s long addiction battle before his death at 54, expressing relief he is now free from pain.
- Jennifer Aniston reflected on Matthew Perry's death and decades-long addiction battle in a Vanity Fair cover story published on August 11, 2025.
- Perry died in October 2023 at age 54 from the acute effects of ketamine, with several individuals charged for distributing the drug linked to his death.
- Aniston described how the Friends cast, filming from 1994 to 2004, supported Perry through his struggles and mourned him before and after his passing.
- She expressed that they made every possible effort at the right times, and it seemed as though they had been grieving Matthew for quite a while due to his difficult struggle, adding that in some ways, it was a relief he was no longer suffering.
- Aniston emphasized ongoing grief mixed with gratitude and called the Friends cast "more than just castmates – we are family," reflecting their close bond.
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