Many continue to mourn the loss of actor and comedian Matthew Perry, who died at 54 this past October. In the immediate aftermath, countless tributes flooded social media, with fans and celebrities alike sharing their memories of the beloved star. While the tragic turn of events has seemingly been difficult for many to fathom, one would imagine that it’s been hardest on Perry’s family. Despite that though, it would appear that the star’s loved ones are looking to move forward. Additionally, they’ve now shed some light on the “important” way they’re aiming to honor the Friends star’s memory.
As some may know, today – November 28 – is what’s known as Giving Tuesday. This special event is a day for people to contribute to generous causes and engage in philanthropic activities. Of course, ideally, the public should strive to do this year round, if they’re able, and it sounds like the Perry family is going to be doing just that as time goes on. Earlier in November, the Matthew Perry Foundation was founded with the intention of providing aid to those who deal with addiction, such as the actor himself did. His relatives shared a joint statement with ET, in which they expressed their hopes for the organization:
It is important to us as a family to honor Matthew’s legacy. The potential that the Matthew Perry Foundation has to help those suffering with this disease is something we are proud to bring to the world.