Matt LeBlanc has been pictured stepping out in Los Angeles on Wednesday,
days after it was reported that his Friends co-stars are worried about him
as the anniversary of Matthew Perry’s death approaches.
The rarely seen star, 57, was spotted out and about in Los Angeles, keeping a low profile in a baseball hat and sunglasses.
The actor sparked concern from pals after his disheveled appearance earlier this month, according to a source for In Touch Weekly, after TMZ obtained pictures of him.
LeBlanc has rarely been seen out since the tragic death of Perry in October 2023.
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Matt LeBlanc has been pictured stepping out in Los Angeles on Wednesday, days after it was reported that his Friends co-stars are worried about him as the anniversary of Matthew Perry’s death approaches.
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The rarely seen star, 57, was spotted out and about in Los Angeles, keeping a low profile in a baseball hat and sunglasses
Prior to his early September sighting, LeBlanc hadn’t been seen publicly since December 2023, per TMZ.
‘Nobody is body shaming Matt or a
ccusing him of anything untoward lifestyle. That’s not what’s going on here,’ the source said.
‘What’s concerning though, for Jen [Aniston] and all the Central Perk crew, is that he’s such a recluse these days and they barely hear from him from one month to the next,’ the source added.
‘He’s been in touch since the tragic passing of Matthew Perry,’ the insider said.
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The actor sparked concern from pals after his disheveled appearance earlier this month, according to a source for In Touch Weekly , after TMZ obtained pictures of him; from left to right: Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston pictured June 1994 in Friends group portrait
‘But aside from that, he’s just hunkered down and doing his own thing without any real interest in socializing,’ the source continued.
‘That’s just plain sad for everyone to see,’ the source said.
About LeBlanc’s noticeable change, the insider said: ‘He used to be such an upbeat, happy guy but now it’s as though he doesn’t feel worthy to be in their company somehow.’
The source added: ‘Clearly his self-esteem’s taken a knock, and you only have to look at the guy to see he’s let himself go physically too.’
However, the source reassured that LeBlanc still has his friends’ unwavering support.
‘Jen, Courteney [Cox], Lisa [Kudrow] and David [Schwimmer] all want to get him back in the fold and get him smiling again,’ the insider said.
‘The recent tragedy has taught them all how short and precious life truly is.’
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LeBlanc has rarely been seen out since the tragic death of Perry in October 2023; pictured April 2016 in London
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‘Jen, Courteney [Cox], Lisa [Kudrow] and David [Schwimmer] all want to get him back in the fold and get him smiling again,’ the insider said; pictured in 1990s in Friends portrait
Mourning family members seen leaving Matthew Perry’s funeral
Perry died on October 28, 2023 at age 54 after being found unresponsive in his hot tub of his LA home.
His death was determined to have been caused by ‘acute effects of ketamine.’
In August, five people were arrested in connection to his death – suppling him with drugs that led to his overdose.
Doctors Salvador Plasencia, 42, and Mark Chavez, 54, alleged drug dealers Jasveen ‘Ketamine Queen’ Sangha, 41, and Eric Fleming, 54, and Perry’s live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, 59, have all been charged.
