More than two years after the tragic passing of Matthew Perry, the five co-stars of Friends are coordinating a special tribute to their friend and colleague, the unforgettable Chandler Bing.

Although media pressure has always been high, the cast—Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer are reportedly planning an intimate, private gathering to share memories and heal together. Since Perry's unexpected passing in October 2023, the group has maintained an unbreakable bond. While an emotional musical tribute to Perry was paid at the 2024 Emmy Awards with the show's theme song, the cast chose not to join him on stage, feeling it was "too soon" for such a large public event. However, a source close to the actors told Page Six that honoring him with dignity remains a top priority. The tribute they are preparing will focus on Perry's warmth and impeccable humor. The idea is for it to be a gathering where “they can feel comfortable saying what's on their minds, sharing stories, laughing and crying,” according to British media reports. With the tribute, the actor's friends seek to remember the man behind the character, who continually struggled with his sobriety and dedicated his final years to helping others. The emotional individual farewells they shared on social media shortly after his death reflected the depth of their bond. Jennifer Aniston, for example, revealed a text message from Perry that read, “Making you laugh has made my day,” underscoring the vital importance of humor to him. Courteney Cox remembered her on-screen husband, and Lisa Kudrow thanked him for “ten incredible years of laughter and creativity.” This upcoming tribute, which is being sought with the full blessing of his family, would not only celebrate Perry's legacy as one of television's most beloved comedians, but also reaffirm the promise they made at the beginning of the series: who would always be a “chosen family.”