The Matthew Perry Foundation announced a charitable initiative promoted by the Friends actors two years after Matthew Perry’s death.
On Friday, December 12, the organization shared images on social networks showing this Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc And Lisa Kudrow Signing a series of abstract works created to raise funds for organizations of their choice.
The collection developed by the foundation together with the artist Tim Wakefield and the organization Soundwaves Art translates the sound waves into the main theme Friends into unique visual pieces, each inspired by a character from the series.
Each of the five performers signed a limited edition of these works. According to the organization, in collaboration with the legacy of Matthew PerrySome works also bear the late actor’s signature.
The limited edition is available on the Soundwaves Art Foundation website and is priced at $600 for signed prints and $100 for unsigned versions.
Funds raised will support the work of the Matthew Perry Foundation, which focuses on combating the stigma of addiction, as well as various causes selected by the performers themselves.
Matthew Perryknown for his role in Friends as in 17 AgainHe was found dead at his Los Angeles residence in October 2023.
The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office determined the cause of death to be accidental drowning, a result of the acute effects of ketamine.
The actor had spoken openly about his addiction to alcohol and opioids for years.
In the latter part of his life, he had also looked into using ketamine as a method to treat depression. However, in the weeks before his death, frequent use of the substance became problematic.
After Perry’s death, his colleagues issued a joint statement to the media Peoplein which they expressed their dismay.
Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow And Jennifer Aniston wrote: “We are deeply devastated by the loss of Matthew. We are more than just co-stars, we are family. Let us first take a moment to grieve and process this incredible loss.”
In later statements collected by elle And Vanity Fair, Jennifer Aniston He reported on the impact the news had on the surrounding area Friends and the difficulty of managing the expectation of that outcome given Perry’s long battle with addiction. “(We) always said, ‘I hope I never get that call,'” Aniston recalls.
“He was a brilliant person and an extraordinary talent, very loved, who wanted happiness above all. It saddens me that he never achieved it because he deserved it.”
She added that she and the rest of the cast did everything they could to support him in his fight. “I feel like we’ve been mourning Matthew for a long time because it’s been very difficult for him to battle this illness,” the actress said.
Empathy towards Matthew Perry This was also reflected in Aniston’s words about the relief of knowing that her boyfriend is no longer struggling with the suffering of his illness. “Part of me thinks this is better. I’m glad you don’t feel that pain anymore.“.
The Matthew Perry Foundation, founded after his death, aims to continue the actor’s legacy by helping people affected by addiction. The newly signed artworks are part of the organization’s efforts to raise funds and awareness about the clinical and social challenges of addiction.
To this day the influence of Matthew Perry and his role in it Friends They are still present in both the artistic community and the public.
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