Matt LeBlanc has his Friends castmates worried about him as the anniversary of his beloved co-star Matthew Perry’s passing approaches.
Since Perry’s tragic death in October 2023, LeBlanc, 57, has rarely been seen in public while grieving, and his latest appearance reportedly left friends uneasy and worried.
He was spotted out and about in Los Angeles earlier this month and his disheveled appearance was “worrying” to his co-stars, a source said. In touch weeklyafter seeing the photos of him obtained by TMZ.
“No one is criticizing Matt for his looks or accusing him of leading an inappropriate lifestyle. That’s not what’s going on here,” the source clarified.
“But what worries Jen (Aniston) and the entire Central Perk team is that he’s a recluse these days and they barely hear from him from one month to the next,” the source said.
Matt LeBlanc has his Friends castmates worried about him as the anniversary of his beloved co-star Matthew Perry’s passing approaches; pictured in October 2022 in Santa Monica
Since Perry’s tragic death in October 2023, LeBlanc, 57, has rarely been seen in public while grieving, with his last appearance reportedly upsetting his friends; from left: Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston pictured in June 1994 in the Friends group portrait
“She’s been in touch since Matthew Perry’s tragic passing,” the source said.
“But other than that, he just kind of stays hidden away and does his thing with no real interest in socializing,” the source continued.
“It’s just sad for everyone to see this,” the source added.
On LeBlanc’s remarkable change, the source said: “He used to be a very optimistic and happy guy, but now it’s like he doesn’t feel worthy of being in her company in any way.”
The source added: “It’s clear her self-esteem has taken a hit, and you only have to look at the boy to see he’s been physically taken aback too.”
However, the source said LeBlanc still has the unconditional support of his friends.
“Jen, Courteney (Cox), Lisa (Kudrow) and David (Schwimmer) all want him back on the team and smiling again,” the source said.
“The recent tragedy has taught everyone how short and precious life really is.”
This comes as the anniversary of Perry’s passing approaches.
The Emmy-nominated star died at the age of 54 on October 28, 2023.
After Perry was found unconscious in his Los Angeles home, LeBlanc was the first Friends cast member to post an individual tribute remembering his co-star.
He was spotted in Los Angeles earlier this month and his disheveled appearance was “worrying” to his co-stars; pictured in 2021 at Friends Reunion
Friends noted that LeBlanc has been “lonely” since the tragic passing of her close friend Perry last October; pictured in April 2016 in London
However, the source said that LeBlanc still has the unconditional support of his friends. “Jen, Courteney (Cox), Lisa (Kudrow) and David (Schwimmer) want him to come back to life and smile again,” said the source. “The recent tragedy has taught everyone how short and precious life is,” he was photographed in the 1990s in a Friends portrait.
This comes as the anniversary of Perry’s passing approaches. The Emmy-nominated star died at age 54 on October 28, 2023. After Perry was found unresponsive in his Los Angeles home, LeBlanc was the first Friends cast member to post an individual tribute in memory of his co-star; photographed in 1994 in Los Angeles
“Matthew, it is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye. The moments we spent together are honestly some of my favorites of my life,” she wrote on November 14, 2023, alongside a series of images from her scenes in the comedy.
“It was an honor to share the stage with you and call you my friend,” he wrote. “I will always smile when I think of you and I will never forget you. Ever.”
LeBlanc wrote: “Spread your wings and fly bro, you are finally free. I love you so much.”
He concluded his tribute with a final joke between him and his close friend: “And I guess you’ll keep the $20 you owe me.”