Remembering Matthew Perry: His Final Days, Rare Moments From Friends and More

'Friends' star Matthew Perry died at the age of 54 on Saturday. ET was on the scene in the moments after his death, and now opens the vault to showcase rare interviews, never-before-seen moments and heartfelt stories from Perry's past. Plus, co-stars pay tribute; new interviews with Yvette Nicole Brown, Morgan Fairchild and others who knew him best.

[chriswilliams]

When he says he wants to be remembered for helping people, not for his role as Chandler, I hope he knew that Friends did help people. It brought families together, it gave them something to look forward to, it made friends out of strangers. His performance as Chandler helped me. For many depressed people he was what would make a smile appear.

[hesayshesayhowboutmesay]

You could tell he was a sweetheart. Like Robin Williams. He didn’t want anyone to feel how he felt. Thank you Matthew. Thank you.

[susanbaumann]

This tribute was beautifully done. I hope he realized how loved he was.

[Spencer-txyd]

I can watch friends over and over again. Friends cannot be fun without Matthew. I’m glad we have Friends to look back . RIP Matthew Perry . Thank you for all the smiles and laughter . Thank you for Friends

[damon]

Matthew's passing has made me come into realization that the "Friends" era has finally come to an end. You'll forever be missed - RIP Matthew.

[didntcreateahandle]

This is very heavy. No more pain, Matt.

We’re all just passing through.

[lizmorganjake]

I can't remember the last time a celebrity death hit me this hard. I sobbed through this entire episode. I loved Chandler, but I routed for Matthew. RIP 🙏😥

[KittyBuzz]

Matthew Perry playing Chandler Bing gave us the most memorable one liners and scenes on Friends. My favorite sitcom character 😢 RIP Matthew you will be so missed ❤

[LMCSM]

Crying my eyes out, again. As others have said, it really does feel like a personal loss because some people watched friends when they were going through childhood abuse, struggles, addiction, depression etc. He truly was a very, very special man and I'm devastated that we've lost him. Fly and watch over us all, Matt man 💚

[sunbakedbear]

Beautiful tribute. I have never been rocked so hard by a celebrity passing. I was a big fan and read his memoir just a few weeks ago. It was stunning and I've recommended it to everyone since then. Even if you're not a fan, his book is a must read and an incredible insight into the mind of an addict.

[robinneal]

I had the pleasure of working on the set of FRIENDS, Matthew Perry was always my favorite to have a chat with, no pretense just kindness and a beautiful smile. Rest in Peace Matthew, thank you I for the laughter you gave us for so many years😢

[fedvvvv]

Poor guy. He was lovable onscreen and off. As somebody who luckily has never suffered addiction, it's hard to understand how self-destructive it is. Hope he found his peace.

[Kim-rihg]

This one really hit me hard. What a loss for this world. He wasn’t just an actor. He made lemonade out of his life’s lemons and truly wanted to help people. He did help people and he will continue to help people with his honest memoir. Rest peacefully Matthew ❤

[hagmarx]

It wasn’t just the fact he was “famous”. It’s the honesty. As someone who struggles with addiction. Matthew made things make sense, Reading excerpts of his book I’m learning more and more about him. I hope he knows that Friends isn’t all that he left behind, he will continue to help people. Rest easy 🙏

[kerchelle]

I literally screamed when I read the news of his passing. He was such a great guy. Funny as hell, charismatic & just amazing. RIP 💔

[deeprose]

I have not been one for crying over celebrity deaths, but I was full on ugly crying over his death. Thank you Matthew, for the laughs, the one liners, and making the world feel like you were their friend.

[tammieroth]

Incredible how I can feel so much pain in my heart for someone I've never met. May your memory be for a blessing Chandler bing

[b.unicornette]

The saddest thing is that Matt did not realize how beautiful he was, how much he deserved to be loved by a wife and have kids with her. He was alone when he passed maybe a little happy but alone.

[WaismannMethod]

He touched countless lives with his talent and humor. His legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who adored him. Rest in peace, Matthew.

[dearisethorp]

This was sooo BEAUTIFUL!! I have always been a big fan of 'Friends' but I have been a BIGGER FAN of Matthew Perry. I just wanted him to KEEP FIGHTING and KEEP WINNING against his battles. I cannot stop crying...he's at peace now...REST EASY MATTHEW PERRY...you have helped and encouraged more people than you will ever know...