At the 75th Emmy Awards, there was a moving tribute to Friends actor Matthew Perry, who passed away in 2016, with the help of Charlie Puth, a singer-songwriter. During Monday night’s annual award ceremony, memories of Perry—who died suddenly in October last year—were honored.
During the In Memoriam segment, Charlie Puth and country duet The War and Treaty performed a stripped-down rendition of the beloved Friends theme tune. The heartfelt tribute started with Puth’s performance of his popular song “See You Again” before smoothly shifting into an acoustic version of The Rembrandts’ “I’ll Be There For You,” the cherished Friends theme song.
Many in the entertainment industry and among Matthew Perry’s admirers were shocked by his sudden death in October 2023. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office later determined that the “acute effects of ketamine” were the cause of his death.
The Emmy Awards’ In Memoriam portion honored numerous notable superstars who went away in 2022. American screenwriter Norman Lear was one of them. Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers paid tribute to Lear, focusing on the special relationship they shared within Lear’s extended family.
In the wake of the heartfelt memorial service, Friends fans flocked to social media to commiserate with the actor and discuss their feelings about the late Matthew Perry. The occasion was graced with Charlie Puth’s moving performance, which will forever be remembered by Perry’s devoted fans throughout the world.
