Adele Pays Tribute to Matthew Perry During Las Vegas Show
At her Las Vegas residency, global superstar Adele took a heartfelt moment to honor the late actor Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on the beloved TV series ‘Friends’. Amid her weekend performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the singer paused to share her feelings about Perry’s sudden passing at the age of 54.
During the show, Adele expressed her deep connection to Perry’s character, highlighting the significant impact ‘Friends’ had on her life. She noted that Perry, through his portrayal of Chandler, had been an influential part of her childhood, bringing immense joy and laughter.
In a candid moment captured by fans in the audience, Adele reflected on the sense of loss felt when a beloved figure passes away, especially someone who brought light and happiness without being personally known.
Adele also acknowledged Perry’s bravery in openly sharing his struggles with addiction, calling his willingness to speak out about personal challenges courageous. She reminisced about how Chandler’s character became a source of comfort and joy among her friends, sharing that a friend of hers used to mimic Chandler’s role, bringing laughter during difficult times.
The singer’s emotional tribute to Matthew Perry resonated with fans, underscoring the impact of the actor’s legacy and his iconic portrayal of Chandler Bing on ‘Friends.’ Adele’s recognition of Perry’s role in bringing laughter during her formative years added a touching note to her Las Vegas performance.
“I remember visiting New York for the first time and going on a ‘Friends’ tour, stuff like that, and (Matthew) was a really big part of my life and he was so open with his struggles with addiction and sobriety, which I think is incredibly, incredibly brave.
“And yeah, I just want to say how much I love what he did for all of us. Especially what he did for me.
“One of the best comedic characters of all time and hopefully now he can rest in peace.”
Adele is one of a flood of actors and stars who have paid tribute to Matthew, who said in his memoir his drink and drug addictions nearly left him dead.
