The 2024 Emmys touched the depths of our hearts by reminding us of all those great actors and actresses who left this world behind this year and among them Matthew Perry could not be missing. The posthumous tribute to the big stars was undoubtedly the most emotional moment of the night, as we were able to see everyone’s faces once again on the big screen.
The tribute was part of the ‘In Memoriam’ segment of the Emmys, in which other great artists such as Len Goodman, Andre Braugher, Lance Reddick, Paul Reubens, Barbra Walters, and Kirstie Alley also appeared. To the rhythm of See You Again, Charlie Puth and The War and Treaty managed to fill the stage with melancholy, because although we know that each honoree will live forever in our hearts, the pain of their departure is still present.
The Emmys Pay Tribute to Matthew Perry
The death of Matthew Perry was undoubtedly one of the most painful losses of 2023 and that was something that was more than clear during the 2024 Emmys ceremony. Although time has passed, the world of entertainment and the public have not yet managed to recover from his death completely. For this reason, this year’s tribute included a special tribute to Matty, which although it did not feature the participation of the original cast of Friends, as had been mentioned in previous months, was full of a deep sentimentality.
The segment closed with the image of the actor and a huge ovation of applause and screams, which was accompanied by the main theme of the series, I’ll Be There for You by The Rembrandts. Without a doubt that will be a beautiful moment that will remain engraved in our hearts and in the hearts of all those who found a friend in Matthew Perry and the inspiration to be better every day.
This story was written in Spanish by Mariana Martell in Cultura Colectiva.
