Friends’ Co-Stars Gathered at Matthew Perry Funeral

A private funeral was held for Matthew Perry on Friday afternoon, with the actor’s “Friends” co-stars in attendance along with other loved ones and family.

People reports that Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow all convened for the event, held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles. It’s also the final resting place of notable names such as Paul Walker, Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds and Nipsey Hussle. The funeral began at around 3 p.m. before ending around 5 p.m.

Perry died on Oct. 28 at the age of 54. Two days later, his “Friends” co-stars released a joint statement mourning their fellow cast member.

Perry died on Oct. 28 at age 54 at his home in Los Angeles after an apparent drowning, TMZ first reported. Law enforcement sources told the outlet there were no drugs found at the scene, and no signs of foul play were present. 

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed to PEOPLE that an autopsy has been completed and results are pending a toxicology report. However, an online record has the status of the actor's cause of death currently listed as "deferred" since it's "pending additional investigation."

"We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew," Perry's "Friends" castmates said in a joint statement to E! News on Oct. 30. "We were more than just cast mates. We are a family."

They continued, "There is so much to say, but right now we're going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss."

Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc and Schwimmer added that they "will say more, as and when we are able."

"For now," they shared in the wake of Perry's passing, "our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world”

Perry’s father, John Bennett Perry, and stepfather, Keith Morrison, were also seen.

Perry died October 28 at age 54 at his home in Los Angeles. His body was found in a hot tub.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that an autopsy has been completed. The office now awaits a toxicology report before it determines a cause of death.

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