Jennifer Aniston 'cried herself to sleep' after learning about late actor Matthew Perry's death

Jennifer Aniston 'felt the loss more than most' after Matthew Perry's death

UPDATED NOV 9, 2023

Jennifer Aniston was the first to confront Matthew Perry about his drinking when they were co-stars on 'Friends' (Photo by Ron Davis/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Nearly two weeks after Matthew Perry's death, Jennifer Aniston reportedly "cried herself to sleep" over his death and knew he "carried a flame" for her.

On October 28, the 54-year-old Chandler Bing actor was discovered dead in his Los Angeles residence.

Matthew Perry attends the 2022 GQ Men Of The Year Party Hosted By Global Editorial Director Will Welch at The West Hollywood EDITION on November 17, 2022 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic)

Matthew Perry was found dead at home in his hot tub

The adored American-Canadian actor, best known for starring in 'Friends', reportedly drowned in his hot tub on October 28. It is still unclear why he died, as reported by Mirror.

Perry was laid to rest last Friday, on November 3. His grieving co-stars, including Jennifer Aniston, who "felt the loss more than most," attended the funeral service, which was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Aniston 'cried herself to sleep'

Speaking to New Magazine, a source disclosed that Jennifer Aniston aka Rachel Green from 'Friends', is still grieving intensely. Per sources, she "cried herself to sleep" upon learning of Matthew's death.

Matthew Perry and Jennifer Aniston at "Kissing A Fool" Los Angeles Special Screening at Mann's Plaza Theater in Westwood, CA on February 18, 1998. (Photo by Sam Levi/WireImage)

The source went on to reveal: "Jen knows Matt always carried a flame for her. That's why she kept in touch with him for so many years. Matt was besotted with Jen for years and I think that, at the back of his mind, he hoped one day his feelings would be reciprocated."

Jennifer Aniston 'cared deeply' for Matthew Perry

They clarified that Jen only ever thought of him as a friend, but they also said that she "cared deeply" for him and would frequently check in with him to make sure he was doing well and maintaining his sobriety.

Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry of the television comedy, Friend's, attend the 1995 NBC Fall Preview circa 1995 at the Lincoln Center in New York, New York. (Photo by Ron Davis/Getty Images) — Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry of the television comedy, Friend's, attend the 1995 NBC Fall Preview circa 1995 at the Lincoln Center in New York, New York (Ron Davis/Getty Images)

In the past, Matthew even thanked Jen for her proactive support during his difficult times. Aniston is credited as the one who first confronted him about his drinking among his 'Friends' co-stars when his struggle with addiction became apparent to her.

"Everyone wishes they could turn back the clock and give him a call or arrange a meet up for coffee," the source continued to disclose to the outlet, adding even then that the 'Friends' cast was in talks to hold an annual get-together to honor their late co-star.

In addition to discussing Jen's heartbreak, the source mentioned their "strong bond" and how Jen considered Matthew to be one of her "favourites" among the cast.

"She loved the sparkle in his eye and his unique way of seeing the world," they said, explaining why Jennifer is struggling to cope with Matthew's death.