Matthew Perry Honored At Emmys With ‘Associates’ Theme Track Rendition

The late Matthew Perry‘s presence was little doubt felt throughout the 2024 Emmy Awards ceremony.

Perry, sadly, handed away on October 28 at 54 after being discovered drowned in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles dwelling. In the course of the InMemoriam part of the Emmys, Perry was honored with a particular tribute from singer Charlie Puth.

The tribute comes following rumors that the “Associates” solid deliberate to have a reunion on the award present to honor their misplaced pal.

Matthew Perry Honored By Charlie Puth’s ‘Associates’ Theme Track Rendition

The InMemoriam part started with an introduction by Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers, who paid tribute to TV icon and pioneer Norman Lear — who handed away on December 6 at 101 years outdated.

After a brief monologue honoring Lear’s legacy and impression on the TV business, Puth and the musical duo The Conflict and Treaty appeared on stage to present a soulful rendition of his hit music, “See You Once more” as the photographs of misplaced stars flooded the display screen.

Among the many many stars honored had been Stephen ‘Boss’ Twitch, Deal with Williams, Andre Braugher, Lance Reddick, Barbara Walters, Angus Cloud, Leslie Jordan, Richard Roundtree, Adan Canto, Ron Cephas Jones, and plenty of extra.

Nonetheless, in the direction of the tip of the section, Puth switches his efficiency and begins to play the revered “Associates” theme music, singing the long-lasting phrases, “I’ll Be There For You,” as Perry’s face reveals up on the display screen to shut out the section.

Puth’s rendition differs starkly from the expectation of followers as many believed the “Associates” solid — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer — had one thing up their sleeves for his or her finest pal.

In response to stories, the bereaved solid had been in talks to honor their late co-star on the Emmys. A supply informed the outlet, “In relation to Matthew’s loss of life, feelings are nonetheless operating excessive and it’s nonetheless a really sensitive scenario, which is completely comprehensible. However Jen, Lisa, and the remainder of the solid wish to honor him publicly in some unspecified time in the future and provides him the tribute he so rightfully deserves – and there have been rumblings to do it at subsequent 12 months’s Emmys.”

A supply continued, “All of them would like to get collectively on stage to discuss him and now have their very own distinctive second sharing reminiscences about him and telling the world in regards to the man he was in actual life. If they will all agree on a worthy tribute and get the blessing of his household, they’ll completely get collectively to make that evening a particular second for Matthew and all who beloved him.”

Followers Mourn Matthew Perry All Over Once more After Emmy Tribute

The InMemoriam section triggered intense reactions from followers, particularly with the incorporation of the “Associates” theme music. “WHY….WHY DID THEY HAVE TO GO INTO THE FRIENDS THEME SONG LIKE THAT?!?! Now I’m a blubbering mess!! #InMemoriam #Emmys2024 #Associates #RIPMatthewPerry,” wailed one fan.

One other fan penned, “Not the #InMemoriam on the #Emmys singing I’ll be there for you. And once more I’ve to place this gif once more. Sobbing like a child right here,” whereas this web person wrote, “Though I knew it was coming, it nonetheless made me so unhappy.”

One other remark learn, “Charlie Puth simply pulled each heartstring. Haunting and delightful,” whereas the same sentiment learn, “OK, I misplaced it after they began singing the theme music from Associates.”

This web person acknowledged, “We misplaced a variety of good ones this 12 months. Millennial right here and I knew A LOT of these for possibly the primary time. a variety of the folks we’ve identified all our lives are going to indicate up increasingly more.”