"With Matthew Perry's tragic death, everyone felt like they lost a dear friend. As Chandler Bing, the beloved actor brought his sexy snarkiness into millions of homes on NBC's smash hit comedy Friends and fans are mourning the loss of one of Hollywood's great comic performers. But behind his smirky smile, Perry battled his own personal demons and came close to dying long before his shocking death on October 28th. He emerged from a long battle with drug dependence as a crusader to try and help others free themselves from the grip of addiction. Now a360 celebrates Perry’s extraordinary life and the rest of the Friends cast with an updated retrospective of the show. Share in the joy of all your favorite moments from classic episodes, personal stories behind each cast member, and much more. This is the one Friends book you will keep and cherish forever."
Matthew Perry
So Hard to Say Goodbye • Friends fans around the world were shocked by the news that Matthew Perry had died at the age of 54. But he will live on in the characters he played and the valuable work he did to help those struggling with addiction.
Remembering Matthew • After rocketing to fame on Friends and battling drugs and alcohol for decades, Matthew Perry died far too soon—but not before inspiring hope with his bestselling 2022 memoir.
His Ex-Fiancee Remembers Their ‘Deep’ Love
‘He Was in a Really Good Place’ • Friends and neighbors said the actor seemed upbeat and happy in the weeks before his death, during which he spent time relaxing at home and hanging out with loved ones.
Farewell to a Beloved Friend • Matthew Perry’s former co-stars and close pals paid tribute to the iconic actor after his death.
A Look Back • Matthew Perry was proud of his work on Friends and considered his co-stars his family. Here, we recall the show’s best moments.
Friends in High Places • Panning in through the window of a little coffee shop in New York City in 1994, we were introduced to six pals going through the universal issues of life, love, family and work—just like us.
‘I Related to Monica’ • Producers originally wanted Courteney Cox to play Rachel, but she had other ideas.
M • O • N • I • C • A • THE CHEF IS COMPETITIVE YET NURTURING, CRAZY YET CALM, BUT SHE ALWAYS LOOKS OUT FOR HER FRIENDS.
Queen of Hearts • Becoming Rachel turned Jennifer Aniston into a TV icon—and everyone’s best friend.
R • A • C • H • E • L • THE RUNAWAY BRIDE’S LOVE LIFE SEEMED TO BE DOA, BUT AFTER 10 YEARS, SHE FOUND HER WAY TO HAPPILY EVER AFTER
The Next James Bond? • He may be known for portraying geeky Ross but David Schwimmer would love to play 007.
R • O • S • S • HE LOVES LOVE AS MUCH AS HE LOVES DINOSAURS—AND FOR THAT, ROSS WILL ALWAYS BE OUR FAVORITE BIG BROTHER.
More Than Just Joey • Matt LeBlanc was a struggling actor with $11 to his name when the role of a lifetime came along.
J • O • E • Y • UNDERNEATH HIS WOMANIZING WAYS IS A LOVING FRIEND, WHO WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU.
Phoebe’s Life Lessons • Lisa Kudrow learned a lot from her lovably ditzy character.
P • H • O • E • B • E • ONLY A FRIEND AS QUIRKY AS PHOEBE CAN TURN “SMELLY CAT” INTO A LOVABLE SENSATION.
The Very First One • When the Friends pilot aired on NBC on Sept. 22, 1994, no one knew the series would become one of the most popular TV shows of all time.
How Friends Got Its Name
Friends’ Top 50 Moments • Six friends. Ten years. Countless laughs. Here are our favorite memories from the 236 episodes.
Top 3 Ross & Rachel Romantic Moments
Top 3 Monica & Ross Sibling Moments
Top 3 Phoebe & Ursula Twin Moments
The One With the Reunion • The cast...