Matthew Perry’s absence from the memorial segment at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards ceremony on Sunday sparked a backlash among social media users.
Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham performed a solo rendition of Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time” as part of a segment honoring “those in the film industry who have sadly passed away in the past 12 months,” according to the Academy. was unveiled.
of Late “Friends” actor According to the autopsy report, the man died on October 28 from “acute effects of ketamine” and other contributing factors, including “coronary artery disease and effects of buprenorphine.” He was 54 years old.
Matthew Perry’s cause of death listed as ‘acute effects of ketamine’
Matthew Perry was removed from BAFTA during the tribute segment. (NBC)
The late Perry was not included in the memorial, even though he had an extensive resume that included his name in film credits.
“Matthew Perry will be remembered at the BAFTA Television Awards in May 2024,” a BAFTA representative confirmed to FOX News Digital after the ceremony.
Social media users flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, to vent their frustration over the omission of Matthew’s name from the emotional moment.
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“No mention of Matthew Perry on the #BAFTA memorial?! That’s awful @BAFTA,” one user wrote, along with an image of Perry’s popular Friends character Chandler Bing.
“It sucked that #BAFTA forgot the great Matthew Perry tonight!” another user wrote.
Matthew Perry played Chandler Bing on the sitcom, which first aired in 1994. (John Ragell)
One viewer tweeted: “Hannah Waddingham’s voice is so beautiful. But it’s a shame that BAFTA left Matthew Perry off the list.”
Another user pointed out: “No Matthew Perry in the #BAFTA memorial?? That seems a bit rude. Did they just forget?”
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In addition to his work in television, Perry appeared in dozens of films, including “The Whole Nine Yards,” “Fools Rush In,” “17 Again,” and “The Ron Clark Story.”
Matthew Perry was also known for the films “Fool’s Rush In” and “The Whole Nine Yards.” (Christopher Polk)
According to autopsy results released by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, Perry had sought ketamine infusion therapy to treat depression and anxiety less than two weeks before her death.
He admitted to having extensive experience with anesthetics, writing in his 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Scary Thing, about being “on a ketamine drip every day.”
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His autopsy was completed on Oct. 29, and the cause of death was initially listed as “deferred” pending toxicology results. There is no suspicion of foul play, and no illegal drugs were reportedly found at the scene of his death in the Pacific Palisades home.Perry is laid down Nov. 3 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Perry was 24 years old when he began portraying his most famous character, Chandler Bing.
The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office said Matthew Perry died from the “acute effects of ketamine.” (Getty Images)
Jennifer Aniston also starred in “Friends,” one of the most-watched shows on NBC that ran for more than a decade. courteney coxLisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer.
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“We are all completely devastated by Matthew’s death,” the cast said in a statement shortly after his death. “There is so much we want to say, but we will now take time to grieve and come to terms with this immeasurable loss…Our thoughts and love go out to Matty’s family, his friends, and those around the world who loved him. My thoughts are with everyone.”
