Matthew Perry, honoured as ‘Friends’ theme song, plays during the Memoriam segment at Emmy Awards 2024.
‘FRIENDS’ actor Matthew Perry, who played the character of ‘Chandler Bing’, received an emotional tribute in the ‘In Memoriam segment’ during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, which also included late stars such as Len Goodman, Andre Braugher, Lance Reddick, Paul Reubens, Barbra Walters, Kirstie Alley, and more.
A Homage to Matthew Perry
‘Attention’ singer Charlie Puth and singer-songwriter duo The War and Treaty performed during the segment, first starting with a rendition of Puth’s ‘See You Again’ before delivering a stripped-down cover of the Friends theme song (“I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts).
Unexpected Death of Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry died on October 28, 2023, at 54 years old. He was found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, as per law enforcement. No signs of foul play or drugs were found on the scene. His autopsy report later disclosed that he died from “the acute effects of ketamine.” (Read More: Matthew Perry’s Death Caused By Ketamine Overdose; Know What It Is)
Matthew Perry was most known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit TV sitcom Friends. The unexpected death of Matthew left his fans, family, and colleagues extremely heartbroken. Following his death, the Friends cast wrote about their experiences with Perry and how much his character, Chandler Bing, meant. (Read More: ‘Please Go Live…’: Jennifer Aniston Shares Heartfelt Post After Matthew Perry’s Death)
Other Tributes At Emmys
Homage to Norman Lear
Among the Emmy’s most remembered artists was Norman Lear, the creative creator of television programs including The Jeffersons and All in the Family. Lear died at age 101 on December 5, 2023, from a cardiac arrest.
Remembering André Braugher, Captain Holt
After battling lung cancer, André Braugher, the adored actor of Homicide: Life on the Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, passed away on December 11, 2023, at the age of 61 years old.
Missing Actress Suzanne Marie Somers
Suzanne Marie Somers was an American actress, singer, novelist, and businesswoman in the health and wellness sector. She played the character of Carol Foster Lambert on Step by Step and Chrissy Snow on Three’s Company (1977–1981). On October 15, 2023, she died from “breast cancer with metastasis to the brain.”
And More…..
Other tributes included Bob Barker, Ron Cephas Jones, David McCallum, Angus Cloud, Paul Reubens, Alan Arkin, Treat Williams, Lance Reddick, Richard Belzer, Annie Wersching, Richard Roundtree, and Angela Lansbury.
