Hollywood star Matthew Perry, who recently died at the age of 54, was laid to rest in a private service on Friday at a Los Angeles cemetery. Recognised for his role as Chandler Bing in popular American sitcom Friends, Perry lost his life after drowning in his hot tub at his California residence. The actor’s Friends’ co-actors Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc were spotted attending the funeral as they paid their last respect to their dearest friend. As per media reports, the late actor was laid to rest at the Forest Lawn cemetery in Los Angeles where his family members and close friends bid their final goodbyes. The cemetery is right opposite the Warner Bros Studios, where the popular TV show was filmed for the last 10 seasons. It is also the resting place of several other Hollywood stars like Carrie Fisher, Michael Jackson, Stan Laurel, Buster Keaton, Bette Davis, and Anne Heche among others. Meanwhile, a series of videos and pictures from the private funeral has surfaced on the internet, showing the _Friends_ actors arriving at the cemetery.
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All dressed in black, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, and David Schwimmer were spotted arriving as a group while others including the Friends star Matt LeBlanc were also present at the spot. According to a Daily Mail report, while the 56-year-old LeBlanc led a simple hour-long ceremony, the group was later pictured in conversation with the other well-wishers.
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On the other hand, Mathew Perry’s tearful mother Suzanne Morrison, father John Bennett Perry, and his stepfather Keith Morrison, were also seen outdoors. Prior to this, the Friends cast issued a joint statement expressing their grief over the actor’s sudden demise. “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world,” they said.