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‘Friends’ 30th Anniversary: What the Creators Said About Matthew Perry’s Absence

Marta Kauffman, David Crane, and Kevin S. Bright reflected on the hit sitcom, which premiered on Sept. 22, 1994. Here’s what they shared about the loss of Perry ahead of the anniversary.

However, the creators— Marta Kauffman, David Crane, and executive producer Kevin S. Bright —acknowledge that Matthew Perry ’s death has cast a shadow over what should be a celebratory time. In August, federal and local law enforcement officials announced the arrest of five defendants, including two doctors, who were charged with multiple counts for allegedly exploiting Perry’s well-known struggles with drug addiction. Kauffman noted that the connection among the six stars— Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and Perry—was evident from the start.

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