A viral fan art bids Chandler Big goodbye in the most heartbreaking Friends way. Both fans and his peers were shocked when news broke out that Matthew Perry unexpectedly died at the age of 54. Specific details about his untimely demise are still scant at the moment, but soon after it was announced, social media was flooded with sweet tributes to both the actor and his iconic Friends role, including a poignant illustration of Chandler.
Courtesy of Lucy Claire Dunbar is an artwork featuring Chandler walking away with his pet duck and chick from Friends. Check out the image below:
The art features the text, “The One Where We Lost A Friend” — a reference to how Friends did its episode title. Meanwhile, the duck and chick are the pets he and Joey had in the show.
Why Matthew Perry’s Chandler Character Resonated With Many Friends Fans
Since it was confirmed, Perry’s industry peers have shared their respective tributes to the actor. For those he worked with in Friends, there was one thing common in their messages — the fact that Perry was as vibrant and warm as his on-screen persona. Each member of the Friends main cast offered something fresh to the table. They were all different in their own ways, which made the show energetic. Chandler was, however, undoubtedly the most comforting of them all.
Known for his sarcastic comments and witty one-liners, Chandler was arguably the funniest character in Friends. However, his brand of comedy was never mean, primarily because as much as he made fun of others, he also made fun of himself. He had no problem bringing humor to undercut some of the group’s dark realizations as they grew up in New York. Beneath his jovial exterior, however, Chandler was a devoted friend. He helped Joey all throughout his struggling years and comforted the girls when they were struggling personally.
At the time of writing, none of the main Friends cast members has released a statement regarding the passing of Perry. That makes sense as they process the untimely tragedy of their co-actor and dear friends’ death. The group last gathered together on screen in 2021 for Max’s special reunion, where they reminisced on their time working on one of the most popular sitcoms of all time.
