LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Morgan Fairchild, renowned for her portrayal of Chandler Bing's mother in the show 'Friends', has offered a heartfelt tribute to the late Matthew Perry, recollecting her collaboration with the actor.
Perry passed away at the age of 54 by apparent drowning at his Pacific Palisades home on October 28.
Morgan Fairchild recalls Matthew Perry's infectious talent on 'Friends' set
Fairchild expressed her admiration for Perry to TMZ Live and called him an "incredibly talented actor" who "always had stars in his eyes."
She recounted how he possessed a remarkable ability to spontaneously infuse humor into his character, creating memorable moments on the show.
His improvisational skills often left the cast and crew in stitches, making him the life of the set.
While reminiscing about her time on the set of 'Friends' Fairchild emphasized the exceptional energy and positivity that Perry brought to his work, his fellow actors, and the overall atmosphere.
Even in the face of personal challenges, such as his well-documented battle with substance abuse, Perry maintained a professional and unwaveringly joyful demeanor.
Beyond his iconic role on 'Friends,' Fairchild highlighted Perry's impressive acting credentials and commended him for his candid and courageous memoir, 'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir.'
Netizens applaud Morgan Fairchild's touching tribute to Matthew Perry
In the memoir, Perry shared his personal journey, offering solace and inspiration to others facing similar struggles. Fairchild's heartfelt tribute to Perry was applauded by netizens.
While one user tweeted, "You were wonderful!" another added, "I love how you’d known him for most of his life from him visiting the sets his dad was on so playing his mom seemed so natural."
A user claimed, "Morgan, that was just about as perfect and dignified and lovely a tribute as I have heard."
One user said, "He would be proud. Thank you for speaking on behalf of the rest of us."
"Thank you, Morgan. Such a nice tribute to Matthew," read a tweet.
"You’re such a class act! Have always admired you. What a moving tribute," stated a user.
