'Friends' director: Cast was 'destroyed' over Matthew Perry's death
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- Опубліковано 1 лис 2023
- James Burrows, the very first director of “Friends,” looks back on Matthew Perry’s memorable performance as Chandler Bing and his bond with the cast. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.
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you hear about celebrity deaths all the time but some just hit harder than others. This one punched me in the gut, I'm the same age. RIP Mathew you will be missed
😢 me too
Same here 💔
Perry and Robin Williams made it personal for me!!
@@lilykst3530 ......both DRUG ADDICTS. Most certainly nothing to respect ......unless you're a drug addict.
I think for most of us he felt more like an old friend than a celebrity 😢
I’m not over it and I probably won’t ever fully be. I’m still watching the show to keep his memory alive.
Matthew Perry is eternal. He made his mark on this world and on everyone's lives.
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You should check out “Second Chances” “Boys will be Boys”. Matthew is young and you can see him developing his comedy.
Im the same… he was kind, brave and inspirational for anyone with addiction or who knows anyone suffering with this horrible disease. Changed people’s lives, and his legacy will continue helping others… it’s just horrible he will not in person 😣
I was and am still the same with Allan Rickman and George Michael… I don’t want to believe it 😔
We’re rewatching the series, and I’m rereading his book. This one hurt. 😢
I can't stop crying, you can tell that the director had tears in his eyes too. It really is a tragic story. Rest in peace Matthew Perry, you are missed and loved so very much! Thanks for being a great person!
You and me both.. Never had the honour of meeting him, but it feels like Ive lost a friend. Never been this upset over a loss of someone I didnt even know. Teary eyed just writing this.
I agree with both of you! You both took the words out of my mouth!
Very bizarre isn’t it. I have never got teary over the death of a ‘celebrity’ but I am very upset over Matthew Perry. Just so sad.
Just another person you don't know dieing .
I think it's way more tragic a street person dieing at a young age due to their situation .
MP was a overpaid unfunny actor .
Have you stopped crying yet? 🙄
Nobody will ever understand the effect this show had in my life. They saved me. They kept me going as a brand new mom in 2003, a lonely military wife with a husband at sea and a brand new baby. I always had Friends playing so I was never alone.
Some of us truly do understand.
Ditto, it got me through so much.
@@loish1914 💜
@@loish1914 💜
same here😢😢😢
Perry's comedy was completely unique.
Sarcastic but never excessively cruel.
Witty but not pompous.
Cheeky but masking insecurities.
I guess all Friends fans feel the same way but his passing hit me hard.
Sad that a man who brought smiles to millions struggled to find peace in his own life.
Rest well Matthew Perry/Chandler Bing - you are missed more than you know.
well said!
Well said
Beautifully said and a wonderful tribute. Knowing that this is hitting you hard, I wish you peace - and that you can continue to appreciate and celebrate his art despite your grief.
Too bad there are several stories about how bad of a person he was. My personal favorite is when Louis CK and them are telling the story about how they were at some Hollywood thing with Perry, and it was some fancy thing where they were giving free drinks and food, and Louis went to tip the waitress $20, and they all said Perry had a meltdown that he was gonna tip the waitress. They said the waitress was standing there, and Perry was going off saying not to tip her, and she was saying no he can tip me, and Perry was super rude to her. My other favorite is when that guy Ross from the Tonight Show was telling Jay about meeting his hero Perry, and said he just ignored him and pretended he was not even there, then he says now he is my ex hero. You only ever hear those stories about two people from Friends, Perry and Lisa Kudrow. You never hear that any of the other four are rude. I remember Spencer Pratt posted a tweet saying Kudrow was the worst human he has ever met, and a bunch of other famous people started commenting agreeing with him.
@@chrisgullett4332 Every time Spencer Pratt looks in a mirror, he sees the worst person that he’s ever met.🤣
You can tell in his eyes he wants to sob. What a loss. RIP, Matthew 🕊️💔
I was just thinking that. I was like, the director looks so shocked and sad. Almost like he was trying not to cry. I imagine, you know, you’re probably a family if the chemistry of the cast is good, and then how close the creators, writers, and directors, and Crew get with the cast. Vice Versa. Because you’re working everyday with them, and creating a great project. Mathew will be missed, but not forgotten.
Yeah he didn’t want to feel the interview did it to him like Barbara walters would to people lol
I still cannot believe that Matthew Perry is gone. I don't have enough words to describe how funny and talented Matthew Perry. But most of all, Matthew was a beautiful, sweet soul. And I wished he were here, too. Love you Matty! God bless!
Not only his tragic death, but knowing about his sufferings and his unwanted lonliness really breaks our hearts.. and the fact that his dream about having kids did not become real at last.
How sad. I didn't know he wanted to have kids.
I am still heartbroken over Matty's passing so I can't imagine how the Friends cast must be feeling right now 💔
Yea me too.
@@Eli-KilljoyYou’re not doing anyone any favors.
My brain is just refusing Matthews death. How can one of our Friends be gone?! And at such a young age at that?! Poor Matthew. He was absolutely desperate and longing for a 'normal family.' The wife and kids. He said he would even love to be a stepdad to kids- now that shows how big his heart was. I'm so sorry for him that he never got to experience that. He made us so happy for 10 years on one of THE most iconic shows in history- I say this as a non-American, F.RI.E.N.D.S. was a GLOBAL phenomenon. We'll remember him forever. It's gonna take me a LONG time before I'm able to watch an episode again and I know that when I do they're all gonna be tainted by an uncurable sadness now.
I’m just thinking that he’s in Yemen
@@Camilavvm868 I'm imagining he's just chilling with Monica and the twins up in their beautiful home up in Westchester, with Joeys room of course.
@@jonathanlandau-litewski7405 😭🙏
I'm literally the same way. Like... it does not feel real whatsoever
I also thought about that. Matthew mentioned wanting to have kids one day and tell them jokes so they can tell their mom about it to make her laugh. I felt sad for a couple of days after hearing the news and maybe 'til now but I feel that he's still here with us, he's alive because of all the joy he has given us. That's his impact to many.
I never knew it would hurt this bad. I’ve watched Friends as my comfort “before bed” show for years. My daughter (16) and my twin boys (6) are all and will forever be Friends fans. RIP, Matty 💕
Matthew’s passing is devastating. 😢
So devastating.
For those fans like me experiencing a heart ache, just take your time to grieve and cry. We will all grieve together and hopefully move on one day. 😢 Sending my big hugs to all of you, we can do this!
It's weird I didn't cry for two days but last night the flood gates opened up and I cried so much last night. I was in shock for a few days at first
@@Eli-Killjoy why are you in here?
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I love that Mr. Burrows isn't even trying to put on a brave face for the cameras, he's genuinely sad because he genuinely cared about Matthew. My heart goes out to him and the castmates, especially Jennifer because i know she had a special relationship with Matthew.
I agree. It's refreshing to see the humanity.
Can't believe the first Friend is gone. He was a comedic legend and a good guy. You could tell the cast had a special bond when you watched the show. I hope they are alright ❤ RIP Matthew
I know 🥺 He was the youngest too
Yea none should go until many years from now.
When he talks about Lisa, Jen and Court ... I need to find a spot to cry in
Out of all the brilliant cast, he really was such a special comedic talented man, and his struggles and him being lonely towards the end is what makes this so heartbreaking
Devastated but listening to his audiobook is strangely comforting and he should be remembered first and foremost as someone who tried to help people 💗
I just ordered it can't wait to read it
@@lilykst3530SAME
Rest in Peace Matthew, we'll miss you 😢
As a 90s/2000s kid. This death hits hard. It's up there with Robin Williams, and Kobe for me. The World lost a "Friend" the other day.
@@twerja1993I grieved over Cameron Boyce and Chadwick Boseman, their deaths were also very unexpected.
I was just out of high school when "Friends" first aired. Going to work all day and crappy days when I got home watched Friends made everything better. Hit hard too
Don't forget: Luke Perry fr Beverly Hills 90210.. :'(
No one in the industry could've played Chandler Bing the way Matthew Did ❤️🕊️🥺
Beautiful interview. Could I BE any sadder ? 😭
You obviously haven't lost your parents, or anyone close in a natural disaster ...... give it time.
@@Ridethebomb777lol u need help
@@Ridethebomb777let people grieve how they grieve. don't assume you know about their life
@@paulinag81 The man was an actor .... not someone we actually were friends with or a family member. I neither assume nor give a F .... why would I think I know about some muppets life ??
@@Ridethebomb777that doesn't take away from him being a human being and anyone feeling sad about his loss ???? idk who hurt you but there's something called empathy that even if you don't have it, others do. who says "you obviously haven't lost your parents or anyone close in a natural disaster"??? that's a horrible thing to say, it's almost like you're wishing it on them.
i'm sorry if that is something that has happened to you, but your suffering doesn't mean everyone else's is invalid.
Loved, loved, Matthew Perry ❤️
This was so touching. Tears are rolling down my face. Rest easy, Matthew. 💔😭
Through Matthews struggles he made it his mission to help others, speaks volumes of him as a human being. This is so sad, its hard to grasp. RIP Sweetheart x
Such a huge loss! Prayers for his family and all who loved him.
It's been 5 days & I'm still trying to deal with Matthew not being with us anymore. As I mentioned in other stories about his death. It's funny how us viewers & feel that some TV characters are our friends. So nice that the cast (still) consider each other family while cast mates from other shows can't stand each other !! We Miss you Matt but we know you are happy & @ peace so that helps a little !!
So sad!! RIP sweet soul ❤️! He will be so missed!❤
We miss you Matthew. You helped me grow up, always my favorite, you always felt like a real friend. I miss you so much 😭❤️
I loved Chandler Bing! My heartfelt condolences to all struck by the untimely passing of Matthew Perry, he was so good in other roles as well. RIP💐💐💐
I feel about his death in a similar way as when Princess Diana passed. She was just coming into her own, had a fresh start, a new love, two beautiful boys, and so much life ahead of her. Matty was finally sober, helping others, working out, sharing his journey, and had so much life ahead of him. 😢
Nothing but love to Matthew Perry. ❤
Friends was a part of my upbringing, I was 11 yrs old when it started and 21 when it ended. I loved chandlers character the most out of all the characters, but followed Matthew Perrys career the most. He will be greatly missed, thank you friend for all the laughs. ❤
This one actually hurts my soul.. rest peacefully Matthew Perry 🙏🏻 God bless all of his family and friends
I have never been effected with a loss of a celebrity as I was by Matthew Perry's... there is something special in the way that he touched most of our lives. RIP beautiful & hilarious soul!
Sad, we miss you sweetheart, please know that we will always love you, rip💔🖤🌹
used to work at the WB studio during a few of the seasons … of all the cast members he was the only one to go out his way to greet me and say thank you
I haven’t cried this much over a celeb death since Norm Macdonald. Really wasn’t expecting to be this upset over Matthew Perry, haven’t even watched Friends since college almost a decade ago, but every single thing people who knew him have to say about him is so moving and beautiful. I keep picturing his father’s face in the cruel paparazzi photo taken outside Matthew’s house the night he died and I burst into tears… you could see in his eyes how devastated and and heartbroken and in shock he was. I’ve struggled with addiction for years and to know Matthew Perry had gotten clean and sober in the years prior to his death but he was STILL robbed of life at 54 feels so unfair. I am so glad he was able to do the Friends reunion and write his memoir before his untimely passing.
We will always love him. He was very special. Its so sad what happened. He was one of the best people that you ever saw on TV.
He was so talented that he even used to write some of his own dialogues and he was the only cast member who was allowed to sit inside with the writers while preparing the script. This tells us how talented he was! It's sad that he couldn't showcase more of his talent obviously bcoz of his personal struggles. I wish he could, if he did he definitely would have turned out like Robin Williams or perhaps even greater. I adore Chandler's character and I'll always remember Perry that way smiling and also knowing the fact that he helped a lot of people struggling with these issues. Rest in peace dear Chan Chan man.
The one where our hearts are broken. Rest in eternal peace Matthew, you were my, and a lot of others, favorite.
This interview hit hard 😭😭😭
I still can’t believe he’s gone! This one is definitely a huge shock for everyone.
I never cried for a celebrity passing away. I sobbed uncontrollably on Saturday. On Friday evening I just finished his book, and I was feeling happy that he was recovering. I wondered how he was doing now. The next day I read the news of his death, and it shocked me to my core. On Sunday I brought flowers to the fictional Friends apartment building in New York City. He was my favorite actor from my favorite show, it's going to be hard without him 😢
That's so sad! Not very good timing. But at least maybe we can assume these last couple years were better for him
What an impact he has made for you. I'm hoping you find some peace in your grief.
Great man he had a great heart and u can't have a better heart than that man god love him
I'm listening to Matthew's book again, for the 4th time. He was struggling his whole life to get and to stay sober. It's honestly so sad. I can only hope Matthew is at peace and making his buddies in heaven laugh. May all of his friends on Friends and in real life and especially his family, find peace and healing, knowing he's at peace. My heart breaks for all who struggle with addiction, for this is an all too common issue in our world, and we need to find a way to stop big pharma from handing out pain pills. I do believe Matthew was wired to respond differently to pain killers and to alcohol, and, sadly, it was his ongoing battle. May his story and legacy help others to get and to stay sober. ❤
Robin Williams & Matthew Perry, 2 of the most tragic celebrity losses I have ever experienced, truly heartbreaking 💔
As a gen-xer,this one stings a lot,I lived through Friends when it was a phenomenon,dominating thursday nights on NBC as a ratings juggernaut.
I know we will all die at one point or another but it's depressing knowing so many celebs and people I liked are slowly meeting their end. RIP Matthew.
What a sweet, soft spoken man James Burrows is. Beautiful sentiments about the loss of Matthew Perry. And what a talent he was.
Days later I am still not over this. I’m not surprised the Friends girls are “destroyed”. 💔
I cried as if I'd actually known him because, like everyone else, I felt I did. He was the big brother everyone dreams of having.
Ive watched all the episodes of friends and when I'm strolling to the channel and friends is on I have to watch it again. It never gets old. I'm sad that he left us to early. But his memories will always be there through friends. RIP Matty thank you for being a friend..❤
This one has hit me hard. Just devastating. Love you Matthew. Thank you so much for all the laughs over the years and making me smile in some of my sad times. You were such an amazing talent and an amazing human. You are going to be so missed by millions💕
Rest in peace Matthew Perry❤ You will be greatly missed
Matthew you will forever live in so many ♥️’s. You will never be forgotten. He decided to write the book with hopes to help others going through any sort of addiction struggles. This was his legacy to help others. "He was emotionally in a good place. He looked good. He quit smoking ... He was sober." He was wanting to build a rehab facility so he could help others. Matthew Perry was ask in a interview how would you like to be remembered He said that he wanted to be remembered "as somebody who lived well, loved well, “he was a seeker" and that "his paramount thing is that he wants to help people."
"That's what I want," he said.
RIP
Matthew-Chandler 🕊️✨♥️
It mattered to his fans that he struggled…he never stopped trying…it helps all of us that struggle that there is hope. He was hope in action. Thank God for hope❤️it’s everything.
It’s a huge loss for all of us not just “them” we lost a good soul.
Anytime I hear or see something about Friends, it just makes me smile. thank you Matthew.
Missing you a lot man, rest in peace dear Matthew, Thanks for all the jokes and laughs you shared with us all these years. Lots of love and respect from Pakistan.🌹
Millions of fans? More like Billions of fans. Thank you Matt for sharing your time with us while you're here. RIP Brother.
I'm still crying when i see this days later...gosh so special of a human being.
This interview was beautifully done. ❤
Matthew Perry should have had a happy ending... He finally got out of his addiction and had a lot more to offer. He was working on coming back slowly. He was too young. Can't believe one of them is gone forever now...
I can’t believe we lost our first friend 💔
I've read so many comments saying they've never cried over a celebrity's death until Matthew Perry died. I got teary eyed when Ray Liotta died, but I've never shed tears like I have over Matthew. I truly felt like I'd been gut punched when I heard about his death. I'm a die hard Friends fan who watched it faithfully for 10 years, and never go to bed without watching one or two episodes of reruns. Matthew was the perfect Chandler Bing and would just crack me up with his sarcastic but never cruel remarks. Knowing he battled addiction all that time and for many years afterwards breaks my heart. Yet he tried so badly to help others who were struggling. Matthew Perry was one of a kind who felt like a friend, and the world is a sadder place without him. Rest in peace Matthew 🙏, and know you are loved and missed by so many. ❤️
So very sad. When you read about his childhood, you see a lot about the roots of adulthood problems. Childhood traumas are becoming paving stones to the destiny. Gone too soon. Very kind, so talented, charming and very sensitive soul. Farewell to a dear "friend"!
I dont think a celebrity death has hit my soul quite like this.❤
This is so heartbreaking. Chandler bing is my favorite friends character 😭
It truly feels like we all lost - man, I seriously still can't believe it 😔
This really hurts so bad… you will be missed Matthew Perry. Not forgotten for sure. Thank you for all the laughs❤️
So heartbreaking 💔💔💔💔💔😭.
Matthew's death is just hitting me differently.
If we are still sobbing his passing I cannot figure out how is dealing the rest of the cast and crew who knew/worked with him for 10 years. A big hug to all of them, his family and fans who like me still sobs his passing. RIP Matthew you will be missed!
This is shocking. I know people have said Matthew didn’t want to be remembered as “Chandler “, but for his dedication to helping others get sober. Matthew made so many people around the globe laugh with his character, he healed people with happiness, he made us forget our worries. THAT is impossible to forget. I can’t believe our “ friends “ are no longer together. We love you Matthew Perry.
So hard to believe Matthew Perry is gone. God bless you Matty. Rest in glory.
Goodbye Mr. Perry we'll try to keep it down 😔
Absolutely beautiful tribute to Matthew. May he rest peacefully. To go just as he was starting to get back on track is tragic 😢💔
Unfathomable loss 🥺
Friends is magic
I also found myself completely devastated when I read the news, I couldn't stop crying and that had never happened before with a celebrity. It really felt like I lost someone close. If Chandler was so lovable as a character, I can imagine how amazing Matthew was as a person. I wish a soon resignation to the other 5 friends, his family, and all the people who knew him.
Rest in Peace Matthew, you 're so loved by many and for that you will always be eternal
We have to find another name for loss 😢 this is way more than a loss 😭😭😭😭😭
This man is really in pain
I have no words for how I know the world is hurting ... Tv was a different thing back then .... He became one of us just like the other five ❤❤❤❤ I am beyond heartbroken .... Rip xo sweet boy ❤
Matthew Langford Perry you will stay right here in my heart even decades from now I just know it ❤️🥹 I love you today and forever. Your work as Chandler Bing on FRIENDS is seared in my memory and soul. I'll never forget the absolute sheer moments of JOY you gave me as Chandler Bing. I loved you yesterday I love you today and I will love you till however long I shall live 😢🥹❤️🩷🤍🕊️ Stay happy wherever you are 🕊️
He will never know just how beloved he was
First celebrity death I just can’t stop thinking about all the time - even after almost a week. This hits different!! 😢😢😢
Rest in peace Mathew Perry
Matt was the best. We will miss him soooo much. Thanks for all the laughs Matthew. You will never be forgotten.🥰,,,,,I am heartbroken like others. 💔
I'm listening to his memoir , just heartbreaking. One of my favorite actors on one of my favorite shows . I don't know how I am gonna watch it. I hope he passed in peace, and not by the way of what he constantly struggled with :(
He was my favorite character.
Those 6 are everyone friends in those 90's...... We all grown up with them....
He was sooooo talented. Everthing he did was golden.
Goodnight my favorite friend ❤😢
Iam so sorry what happened to Matthew Perry i loved him so much i well missed him now
The master Jim Burrows is all of us. We wish he was here 😢💔
Matthew was a special person, god bless him for ever and ever (R.I.P.)
How do you even report on this without crying
RIP Perry🕊️
I am so sorry for Perry's family and friends. I know it is sad but we had to let him go. God took him home. He is whole and perfect now. Bless all those who knew and loved him. I am going to thank the Lord for the gift he gave Matthew. He took him home. Bless you Mattman!
Beautiful. Thanks so much!!