LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Fans have been in mourning ever since the announcement of the untimely death of their beloved 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, 54, who was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Saturday, October 28.
The actor is said to have died in an apparent drowning accident, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles police are investigating the case, and no foul play has been stated so far.
Soon after the news of his death came to light, fans have been rewatching the final episode of 'Friends' and posting about it on social media, especially highlighting the last lines spoken by Matthew Perry's character, Chandler Bing.
Matthew Perry revealed he requested the last line to the makers of 'Friends'
In his memoir 'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing', Matthew Perry wrote how he got to say the last line of the iconic sitcom, stating, "Before that final episode, I'd taken [co-creator/EP] Marta Kauffman to one side."
He continued, "'Nobody else will care about this except me,' I said. 'So, may I please have the last line?' That's why, as we all troop out of the apartment, and Rachel has suggested one last coffee, I got to bring the curtain down on Friends."
'The Last One', the final episode of the tenth and final season of the series, aired on May 6, 2004.
As the six friends, Chandler, Monica, Ross, Rachel, Joey, and Phoebe, were leaving the apartment, Rachel suggested going for coffee, to which everyone agreed, and Chandler (Matthew Perry) delivered his sarcastic line, "Where?"
Even though it might seem like just a word, ardent fans of 'Friends' remember it as a time when Matthew Perry had the support of his co-stars to get over his personal turmoil.
'Friends' fans rewatch the last line of the sitcom
Videos of the last line spoken by Matthew Perry's character Chandler Bing have been going around social media as 'Friends' fans remember the late actor.
A devastated fan took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the last scene of 'Friends' writing, "Instead of thinking about how Matthew Perry passed away alone, let's think of it like this scene, with Chandler Bing's iconic last line of Friends. He was happy & he'd had some time for coffee and a catch-up with his friends before he had to leave them."
One replied, "It's a beautiful way to remember Matthew Perry. Let's imagine him finding happiness and enjoying moments with friends just like Chandler did. His memory will live on in our hearts."
"What a beautiful perspective on Matthew Perry's passing. Imagining it with Chandler Bing's iconic last line from 'Friends' is a comforting way to remember him. He brought so much happiness and laughter into our lives, and it's heartwarming to think of him enjoying some time with friends before his departure," expressed another.
A follower said, "I just hope he rolled into whatever the next dimension is like this…Arms open, satisfied, ready for whatever is next."
While one added, "He was not alone. The memories stayed. The love stayed there with him that very moment. He saw everything with peace one last time."
A fan stated, "To many people think about how we die and not how we live. He left a mark on many people rest in peace Matthew!"
Someone else wrote, "He had the honor of saying the very last line of the show. Such a legend that left us way too early."
"Thank you. I think a lot of us need that clip right now," expressed one more.
Another fan exclaimed, "Hits you right in the feels, doesn't it."
