Matthew Perry Remembered by the “Friends” Cast 2 Years After His Death with a Heartfelt Tribute

Matthew Perry Foundation/Instagram Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer

Matthew Perry Foundation/Instagram

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  • The Friends cast teamed up with the Matthew Perry Foundation for a charity fundraiser that honors their late co-star

  • Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow each autographed a collection of limited edition artwork

  • Matthew Perry was found dead in October 2023 following an accidental overdose

Matthew Perry'sFriendscostarsare continuing to honor his life two years after hisdeath.

On Friday, Dec. 12, the Matthew Perry Foundation shared a series ofphotoson Instagram capturing the moment thatJennifer Aniston,Courteney Cox,David Schwimmer,Matt LeBlancandLisa Kudroweach signed a collection of abstract artwork that will be used to raise money for charities of their choosing.

"The cast has teamed up with@soundwaves_artand artist Tim Wakefield for a very special collection of artwork this holiday season," thenonprofit, which is dedicated to continuing Perry's legacy by fighting the stigma surrounding addiction, wrote on Instagram.

Matthew Perry Foundation/Instagram Courteney Cox

Matthew Perry Foundation/Instagram

"Tim has transformed the actual soundwaves of theFriendstheme song into these beautiful designs each inspired by a different character, and each cast member has autographed their own small run of artworks," the caption continued.

In collaboration with Perry's estate, a limited number of the prints will also feature the late actor's official signature.

The17 Againactor wasfound dead at his Los Angeles homein October 2023, following an accidental drowning, which was determined to be the result of the acute effects of ketamine, according to an autopsy.

The actor had openly struggled with alcoholism and opioidaddictionthroughout his life before his death.

Matthew Perry Foundation/Instagram Matt LeBlanc

Matthew Perry Foundation/Instagram

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In a recent interview withElle, Aniston, 56, admitted that hearing the news at the time was "alarming and shocking, yet not shocking."

"[We] always said, 'I hope I never get that phone call,' " she explained of herFriendsfamily. "We miss him. He's missed. He was a brilliant human being and an extraordinary talent, loved deeply, and wanted happiness more than anything. It makes me sad that he never really achieved that, because he deserved it."

Matthew Perry Foundation/Instagram Lisa Kudrow

Matthew Perry Foundation/Instagram

Shortly after Perry's tragic death, the cast expressed their grief in a statement toPEOPLE.

"We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew," Cox, 61, Schwimmer, 59, LeBlanc, 58, and Kudrow, 62, and Aniston wrote at the time. "We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we're going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss."

"In time, we will say more, as and when we are able," the statement continued. "For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world."

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