I was deeply saddened to learn of Matthew Perry's death today. I had read about his struggles with depression and addiction in the past. His life, and the pressure that he was constantly under to be funny, has long been one of my examples of how a life of fame can bring about more hardship than joy.
Still, the roles he played--well, the few that I know about--brought me joy to watch. On the show Friends, his character of Chandler was the only one of that group that I would have been genuinely interested in knowing. I also quite liked his movie with Bruce Willis--The Whole Nine Yards (I've stayed away from its sequel). However, one of my favorite roles of his was in the romantic comedy Fools Rush In opposite of Salma Hayek. There was a genuine quality in his character (which seemed like him as nearly any character) that makes that movie both relatable and rewatchable for me.
Wherever his true spirit is now, I hope it knows how grateful I am for the spirit that his performances shared with me.
Still, the roles he played--well, the few that I know about--brought me joy to watch. On the show Friends, his character of Chandler was the only one of that group that I would have been genuinely interested in knowing. I also quite liked his movie with Bruce Willis--The Whole Nine Yards (I've stayed away from its sequel). However, one of my favorite roles of his was in the romantic comedy Fools Rush In opposite of Salma Hayek. There was a genuine quality in his character (which seemed like him as nearly any character) that makes that movie both relatable and rewatchable for me.
Wherever his true spirit is now, I hope it knows how grateful I am for the spirit that his performances shared with me.
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