Matt LeBlanc is reportedly so upset by the loss of Matthew Perry that he is “rethinking” his life and could even quit acting to go to pursue interests he believes are more important to him than reading scripts.
Perry, who starred in Friends alongside LeBlanc from 1994-2004, was found dead at his home in California after appearing to overdose on drugs with other factors such as drowning, and coronary artery disease also involved in the tragic October 28 incident.
His death thrust fans and his co-stars into mourning around the world and it seems as though the 57-year-old LeBlanc is taking it particularly hard as he has reportedly put on lots of weight as he figures out his next steps.
“Matt is still upset over the loss of Matthew,” an insider told RadarOnline.com. “Such an important part of his life and a good friend is gone.
“It has made him rethink his life. He wants to focus on other interests, as that’s what is important to him right now.”
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LeBlanc “doesn’t care” about himself after Perry’s death
LeBlanc portrayed Joey Tribbiani, who was tied at the hip to Perry‘s Chandler Bing throughout the decade-long TV series as the pair became celebrated for their lovable bond and comedic strengths together.
But he hasn’t appeared in front of the cameras since the 2021 reunion special and was most recently spotted on October 30 as he headed out into the city with his 20-year-old daughter, Marina.
LeBlanc also appeared as one of the hosts of the BBC’s Top Gear television show after the original trio of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May quit following a dispute with the studio.
“Matt’s basically retired,” another insider told RadarOnline. “And doesn’t seem to care how disheveled or grossly overweight he is.
“He’s been depressed since Matthew’s death. His encounter with overweight Matthew appears to have sent him spiraling down a similar dangerous path.
“Matt’s always been a big bear of a guy, but now he’s sporting a big gut-and that’s not healthy.”
He is also struggling to find the value in life, despite being successful and rich, as the loss of people close to him such as Perry, James Michael Tyler, Sabine Schmitz and Ken Block, means he finds materialistic goods worthless.
“The loss of so many friends made Matt realize he and his Friends co-stars are just these disposable cult figures,” the source continued. “Yes, he’s richer beyond his wildest dreams, but there’s no meaning or relevance in his life – none that Matt can see anyway.”