Jennifer Aniston insists Matthew Perry ‘wasn’t in pain’ before death

Jennifer Aniston Says ‘No Pain’ Before Matthew Perry Dies

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During an interview with Variety alongside Reese Witherspoon, the Friends star opened up about the unexpected death of her former partner, who died on October 28 at the age of 54.

“Like he said, he wants to be remembered,” Jennifer, 54, began. “He was happy. He was healthy. He had quit smoking. He was getting in shape. He was happy, that’s all I knew.

The morning show actress recalled exchanging text messages with Matthew on the morning of his death.

“I texted him that morning, funny Matty,” she recalled. “He wasn’t in pain. He wasn’t struggling. He was happy.”

Reese added, “It’s important for people to know.”

“That’s true,” Jennifer replied. “He was really healthy, and I want people to know that he was healthy. He was looking for a solution. He worked really hard. He really had a tough time. I miss him so much. We all miss him. He pushed us so hard. Made him laugh.

Elsewhere in the interview, Jennifer got emotional about the reaction to Matthew’s sudden death on social media.

“It’s so beautiful,” she said. “I hope he knows he’s loved in a way he never imagined.”

The 17 Again actor, who battled addiction to alcohol and painkillers throughout his life, was found unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home. The cause of his death is yet to be ascertained.