Matthew Perry was the talk of the town on Saturday, and even Adele couldn’t help but join in by paying tribute to the iconic “Friends” star during her Vegas show.
With a heartfelt sentiment, Adele declared Chandler Bing, Perry’s beloved character, as “probably the best comedic character of all time.”
However, the joyous atmosphere quickly turned somber as TMZ reported Perry’s shocking and tragic death, allegedly due to drowning in his jacuzzi.
Adele expressed her sadness, highlighting the peculiar feeling of sorrow for someone she had never met but had brought immense laughter and joy into her life. She admitted, “It is always so shocking, especially someone that made you laugh and who brought so much joy to your life that you don’t know. This is what I find so strange, I never met him in my life. There is something, you feel so sad about it especially because you don’t necessarily know what was going on.”
Dressed as Morticia Adams for Halloween, Adele dedicated her moving performance of “When We Were Young” to Perry, further emphasizing the profound impact he had on her and countless others.
Echoing the sentiments of many, Adele praised Perry’s bravery in being open about his struggles with addiction and sobriety. She acknowledged, “He was so open with his struggles with addiction and sobriety, which I think is incredibly, incredibly brave.”
Overall, the evening served as a bittersweet reminder of Matthew Perry’s unparalleled comedic talent and the enduring influence he had on those who admired him.