Matthew Perry Tribute Added to Start of Each ‘Friends’ Season on Max
variety.comEllise Shafer Max is honoring late “Friends” star Matthew Perry, who died on Saturday at the age of 54, with a tribute card at the start of each season of the sitcom on the streaming platform. “In memory of Matthew Perry 1969-2023,” reads the card, which flashes on screen for approximately five seconds before the iconic “Friends” opening sequence.
All 10 seasons of “Friends” are currently available to stream on Max. Perry, best known for his role as the hilarious Chandler Bing on the series, was found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, as law enforcement sources told the L.A.
Times. No foul play was suspected. Perry’s death resulted in an outpouring of remembrances from Hollywood, including from “Friends” co-creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane and executive producer Kevin Bright. “We are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew’s passing.
It still seems impossible. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as part of our lives,” they said in a statement. “He was a brilliant talent.
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