Matt LeBlanc pens bittersweet tribute to friend, Matthew Perry

Actor Matt LeBlanc has posted a tribute and heartfelt farewell to the late Matthew Perry, his co-star in the hit TV series "Friends."

"Matthew. It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life," LeBlanc posted in his Instagram account.

"It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I’ll never forget you. Never," he added.

The social media post included photos of the two actors in various scenes they shared in the popular sitcom including photos showed Joey Tribiani, played by LeBlanc, and Chandler Bing, played by Perry hugging each other.

The last photo is a group hug with the other "Friends" co-stars Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, and Lisa Kudrow.

Perry was found dead at a home in Los Angeles, California last month.

The TV series first aired in 1994 and ran for 10 straight seasons. The cast reunited in a nostalgic special as the cast relieved episodes, personal trivia, and even had a re-reading of an episode on HBO in 2021.

It ended in 2004, with a finale that was watched by some 52 million Americans.

LeBlanc ended his message in typical Joey Tribiani fashion, saying, "Spread your wings and fly brother you’re finally free. Much love."

"And I guess you’re keeping the 20 bucks you owe me," he added. — BAP, GMA Integrated News