Matthew Perry was remembered during the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises on Sunday night.
The former ‘Friends’ star – who died in October 2023 at the age of 54 – was not honoured at the BAFTA Film Awards which took place just after his death despite his successful film career.
However the sitcom legend was the final tribute during the section at the annual television ceremony this weekend.
Following a slew of awards, host Romesh Ranganathan said: ‘Tonight has been an incredible celebration of everything that is special about our industry…’
His co-host Rob Beckett added: ‘So, now let’s take a moment to remember those people who are no longer with us, who played their part.’
Matthew Perry who died in October 2023 at the age of 54 was remembered during the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises on Sunday night
Following a slew of awards BAFTA hosts Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett introduced tribute section to those in the industry who had passed away over the past year
Matthew won a worldwide fanbase for his role as Chandler Bing in the 90s sitcom, earning him an Emmy nomination in 2002 – but behind the glitz and glamour, he secretly battled substance abuse for decades.
The actor was found dead in his home after accidentally drowning in his jacuzzi.
Fans took to X to share their thoughts on the BAFTA honour: ‘Weeping again at the loss of Matthew Perry absolutely irreplaceable. There could never be a more perfect Chandler Bing #BAFTATVAwards’
‘Wow it still hurts so bad to see Matthew Perry in the list of people who have passed #BAFTATVAwards’
‘Matthew Perry’s passing is still a gut punch. I love him so much’…’Wasn’t crying until Matthew Perry #BAFTATVAwards’…’Oh god the Matthew Perry tribute just hit me hard’
‘How do I keep forgetting that Matthew Perry is no longer here. What a beautiful moment to end the memories on. Some real legends we lost last year #BAFTATVAwards’
‘Was trying to prepare myself for seeing Matthew Perry in the memorial segment but…still crying.’
Other stars were also remembered on the night including Sir Michael Parkinson and John Savident.
The actor, who shot to fame as the sarcastic Chandler Bing in the 90s sitcom accidentally drowned in his jacuzzi at home
Friends, which followed the lives of six friends in their 20s living in New York, was a smash hit across the globe when it aired between 1994 and 2004, and re-runs still remain hugely popular years later
Matthew won a worldwide fanbase for his role as Chandler, earning him an Emmy nomination in 2002 – but behind the glitz and glamour, he secretly battled substance abuse for decades
The broadcast veteran passed away at the age of 88 towards the end of last year, and was one of the biggest names honoured during the in-memoriam segment of the annual awards ceremony, along with ‘Coronation Street’ legend John Savident, who starred as butcher Fred Elliot on the ITV1 soap and died in February at the age of 86.
‘Hairy Bikers’ legend Dave Myers – who passed away at the age of 66 earlier this year after a battle with cancer following decades of TV success with co-star Si King – appeared in an archive clip in which he said: ‘I hope you’ve enjoyed our adventures, too. And the food’s not been bad, has it?’
Pioneering BBC Radio presenter Anne Nightingale – who passed away in January at the age of 83 following a brief illness – was also remembered, along with ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional Robin Windsor, who tragically died at the age of just 44 earlier this year.
‘Hairy Bikers’ legend Dave Myers passed away at the age of 66 earlier this year after a battle with cancer (pictured with his co-star Si King at the Basingstoke Festival of Food in 2009)
The radio legend Annie Nightingale passed away in January at the age of 83 following a brief illness (pictured signing a copy of her ‘Masterpiece’ album at Fopp in London on July 17, 2015)
Jonnie Irwin – who famously presented ‘A Place in the Sun’ from 2004 until 2021 – also received a tribute after he lost a long battle with lung cancer in February at the age of 50
Jonnie Irwin – who famously presented ‘A Place in the Sun’ from 2004 until 2021 – also received a tribute after he lost a long battle with lung cancer in February at the age of 50.
Former ‘Brookside’ Dean Sullivan passed away at the age of 68 in November 2023, whilst ‘Yes Minister’ star John Nettleton died just a few months earlier at the age of 94.
Other stars to have passed away in the last 12 months included Emmerdale legend Steve Halliwell – who played the role of Zak Dingle on the ITV1 soap opera for more than 20 years until his death December at the age of 77 – and Dad’s Army legend Ian Lavender, who was the youngest member of the wartime sitcom.
Other stars remembered in the poignant moment included Line of Duty actor Brian McCardie – who died at the age of 59 at the start of May – and The Office star Ewen Mackintosh, following his sudden passing at the age of 50.
