Jennifer Aniston, beloved actress and long-time friend of the late Matthew Perry, recently opened up about the profound impact of his passing in an emotional Instagram tribute.

Perry, who tragically died from an apparent drowning on October 28th, has left a lasting legacy on his Friends co-stars, with Aniston sharing one of their final heartfelt text exchanges.

Aniston’s Instagram post featured a touching photo of the pair on set, capturing the essence of their enduring friendship. The accompanying text exchange revealed a poignant message from Perry, expressing love and gratitude. Aniston expressed the depth of her grief, saying, “Oh boy, this one has cut deep. Having to say goodbye to M has been an insane wave of emotions that I’ve never experienced before.”

The 54-year-old actress continued to reflect on the impact of loss, stating, “We all experience loss at some point in our lives—loss of life or loss of love. Being able to really sit in this grief allows you to feel the moments of joy and gratitude for having loved someone that deep, and we loved him deeply.”

Aniston shared insights into Perry’s personality, emphasizing his love for making people laugh. “He knew he loved to make people laugh. His life literally depended on it, and boy did he succeed in doing just that. He made all of us laugh and laugh hard,” she recalled.

The actress also revealed that she had been revisiting their text conversations in the weeks following Perry’s death, finding solace in the shared laughter and memories. She shared a heartfelt text from Perry that read, “Maddie, I love you so much, and I know you are now completely at peace and out of any pain. I talk to you every day. Sometimes I can almost hear you saying, ‘Could you be any crazier?’ Rest, little brother. You always made my day.”

Aniston’s touching tribute was accompanied by a photo of the Friends cast during the 2004 series finale, where their characters, Rachel Green and Chandler Bing, expressed their love for each other.

Matthew Perry’s enduring bond with his Friends castmates was evident in his previous interviews and memoir. Aniston, in particular, played a crucial role in supporting Perry during his battles with addiction. Perry had publicly praised Aniston for reaching out and confronting him about his addiction problem, describing the moment as “scary” but ultimately crucial for his recovery.

The Friends cast, including Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow, has been profoundly affected by Perry’s untimely death. Schwimmer, in a separate tribute on Instagram, thanked Perry for “10 incredible years of laughter and creativity” and shared a favorite moment from the show.

As the Friends cast continues to mourn the loss of one of their own, fans around the world join in remembering Matthew Perry for the joy and laughter he brought to their lives during his illustrious career.