Less than a week after the tragic death of Matthew Perry, a foundation has been established in his name to support individuals struggling with addiction. The foundation, called the Matthew Perry Foundation, aims to honor Perry’s commitment to helping others with addiction by making a difference in as many lives as possible.

Matthew Perry, best known for his role in the hit TV show Friends, openly spoke about his own battles with drug and alcohol addiction. The foundation, which is now accepting donations, seeks to carry on his legacy in helping those dealing with substance abuse.

The National Philanthropic Trust will be responsible for managing and maintaining the foundation, although further details about the organization have not yet been released.

Perry was pronounced dead at the age of 54 after paramedics found him unresponsive at his Los Angeles home on October 28. The cause of his death is currently under investigation.

In a private ceremony attended by relatives and Friends castmates, Perry was laid to rest at a cemetery in Los Angeles. Forest Lawn cemetery, located near the Warner Brothers studio where Friends was filmed, is the final resting place for many Hollywood celebrities, including Michael Jackson, Lucille Ball, and Elizabeth Taylor.

The remaining five co-stars of Friends, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer, paid tribute to Perry in a joint message, expressing their grief over the loss of their friend.

Media outlets such as TMZ and Page Six posted photographs of the funeral, showing the presence of all five Friends co-stars.

The article also concludes with the mention of news related to Perry’s death, with further details available from Reuters.

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