Salma Hayek mourns the death of Matthew Perry: A heartfelt tribute
Salma Hayek, the renowned actress and Oscar nominee, has expressed her profound grief at the passing of Matthew Perry, who tragically died at the age of 54. Hayek and Perry co-starred in the 1997 romantic comedy film “Fools Rush In,” where they played a couple who unexpectedly become parents and then get married. In her moving tribute to Perry on Monday, Hayek shared her shock at the news, stating that it took her a few days to process the sadness.
Hayek emphasized the special bond that develops when dreams are shared with someone and worked on together. Last year, she was deeply moved when Perry expressed his love for “Fools Rush In” on his Instagram stories, claiming it was probably his best movie. Hayek included a photo carousel featuring Perry’s response to a question about his favorite role, where he mentioned their film together.
Having remained friends throughout the years, Hayek and Perry often reminisced about the meaningful time they shared during the making of the movie, filled with gratitude and nostalgia. Hayek concluded her tribute with a heartfelt farewell, promising to cherish Perry’s silliness, perseverance, and kind heart.
As of now, Perry’s “Friends” co-stars Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer have not released any statements. However, the show’s co-creators, Marta Kauffman and David Crane, along with executive producer Kevin Bright, expressed their shock and deep sorrow over Perry’s passing. They referred to him as a brilliant talent, with Perry embodying the role of Chandler Bing like no one else could. They praised his undeniable humor, intelligence, and selflessness, acknowledging his irreplaceable presence in their lives.
Matthew Perry was found unresponsive in the hot tub at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday, according to law enforcement sources. Perry had been open about his struggles with drugs and alcohol in his book “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.” An autopsy has been conducted, but toxicology reports are needed to determine the exact cause of death.
Hayek shared the special bond she shared with Perry, working towards their dreams together. They remained close friends even after “Fools Rush In,” nostalgically recalling their time on set. Perry’s passing has left his family devastated. His parents, John Bennett Perry and Suzanne Morrison, along with step-father Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison, released a statement expressing their heartbreak and describing Matthew as a source of joy in the world, both as an actor and friend.
