In Remembrance: Sean Penn Recalls His Time With Matthew Perry

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The touching moment Penn reminisced about occurred at the Los Angeles airport, where both actors coincidentally found themselves preparing to board the same flight.

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00:00 In a recent segment of a TV show, esteemed actor Shane Penn paid tribute to the late Matthew Perry,

00:07 reminscing about a meaningful interaction with the talented star.

00:11 Penn, who briefly shared the set with Perry in 2001 during a visit to the Friends set,

00:17 expressed genuine admiration, saying, "I can't claim to have known him well,

00:22 but I liked him very much." The poignant encounter Penn recalled took place at the

00:27 Los Angeles airport, where both actors coincidentally found themselves boarding the same flight.

00:34 Penn took a moment to commend Perry on his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,

00:40 a candid exploration of Perry's enduring battle with substance abuse. While Penn admitted he

00:47 hadn't pursued the book, he had watched several of Perry's interviews discussing it. According to Penn,

00:54 Perry's approach to addressing addiction with intelligence and courage left a profound impact,

01:00 as he generously shared his experiences to aid others. Penn acknowledged Perry's recent passing,

01:07 remarking, "It's tragic. I can't say that I was terribly surprised."

01:12 For Penn, Perry's legacy persists in the world. He highlighted the joy Perry brought to numerous

01:18 lives through his talent, asserting, "He got to leave that trail behind, and he got to give a lot

01:25 of joy to a lot of people with his talent." Perry's memoir and candid discussions have

01:31 left a lasting impression that Penn deeply appreciated. Perry's unexpected death at 54

01:38 in his Pacific Palisades residence last month remains enigmatic, with an official cause of

01:44 death pending. Despite the uncertainties, Penn extended heartfelt condolences to Perry's family,

01:51 recognizing the immense loss felt by those who admired the actor's remarkable talent and resilience.

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