Tom Selleck Remembers 'Friends' Co-Star Matthew Perry as 'Raw Talent'

Selleck Recalls Perry's Signature Sarcastic Tone and Their Shared Bond on Set

Tom Selleck, who played Richard Burke on 'Friends', has spoken about his time on the show with Matthew Perry, who played Chandler Bing and passed away in October 2023.
Selleck described Perry as a 'raw talent' and 'the most talented of a very talented group of people'.
Selleck recalled a specific episode where he had difficulty mastering a line delivered in Perry's signature sarcastic tone, leading to Perry helping him with the delivery.
Selleck also shared that his friendship with Perry's father, John Bennett Perry, helped him form a bond with the cast, and he would often ask Perry about his father on set.
Perry's death was attributed to the acute effects of ketamine and drowning, and Selleck was invited to the private memorial service but was unable to attend due to filming commitments.