Jennifer Aniston Struggles Following Matthew Perry's Tragic Passing
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According to sources, Jennifer Aniston is reportedly facing immense difficulty coping with the loss of her "Friends" co-star, Matthew Perry. Page Six reports that Aniston and her fellow cast members from the beloved sitcom gathered to mourn Perry's passing at his funeral last Friday.
A source close to Aniston shared, "Out of the remaining five, Jen and Courtney [Cox] are reeling the most, and Jen is probably the one who is struggling most acutely. It's a second massive loss in less than a year, with the one-year anniversary of her dad's death just around the corner. She still hasn't fully regained her footing from that, and now this has just completely knocked her off her feet."
Aniston's father, John Aniston, who starred on "Days of Our Lives," passed away in November 2022 at the age of 89. In her announcement of his death, Aniston described him as "one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew." The impending anniversary of her father's passing adds an additional layer of grief for Aniston during this challenging time.
The source further revealed that Aniston is striving to regroup and recover, but the loss of Matthew Perry has dealt an overwhelmingly devastating blow. Perry tragically drowned in the jacuzzi at his Pacific Palisades home last month. The actor had been open about his struggles with addiction, and Aniston had been a source of support for him.
Aniston and her fellow cast members, including Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc, were seen attending the intimate funeral service for Perry at Forest Lawn cemetery in LA. The ceremony took place just minutes away from the Warner Bros. studios where they had filmed "Friends" for a decade.
While the cast stood together to release a heartfelt tribute for their "brother," they did not join Perry's family and close friends for the burial, where the song "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush was played.
Perry had shared stories of his connection with Aniston throughout the years. He expressed gratitude for her reaching out to him when he was battling addiction, and even credited her for confronting him about his struggles on the set of "Friends." Despite initially having a crush on her, Perry stated that Aniston's disinterest eventually led to them developing an unbreakable bond as friends.
Jennifer Aniston previously spoke about the emotional impact of her father's passing in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. She revealed a touching detail about dropping a crystal into her father's jacket before his burial, believing it to be a sign from him. Aniston expressed that she now feels closer to him than ever before, stating, "I feel like he's everywhere. I really do."
As fans and friends mourn the loss of Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston continues to navigate the profound grief that has affected her deeply. The support and love from those around her will be crucial during this trying time.