Actress Julia Roberts recently shared her thoughts on the untimely passing of her former boyfriend, the late “Friends” star Matthew Perry. In an interview with “Entertainment Tonight,” Roberts reflected on the heartbreaking loss of Perry, who tragically died at the age of 54 in October.

Roberts expressed her sorrow, saying, “The sudden passing of anybody so young is heartbreaking. I think that, you know, it just helps all of us appreciate what we have and to keep going in a positive way as best we can.”

The Hollywood couple dated for a brief period in the 1990s, around the time Roberts made a guest appearance on the popular TV show “Friends.” Perry even mentioned their short-lived romance in his memoir, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.”

In the book, Perry revealed a sweet gesture he made towards Roberts, saying, “I sent her three dozen red roses, and the card read: ‘The only thing more exciting than the prospect of you doing the show is that I finally have an excuse to send you flowers.’”

Reflecting on her time on the “Friends” set, Roberts shared that she had “all good thoughts and feelings” about working with Perry, who played the beloved character Chandler Bing.

Interestingly, Roberts’ newest film, “Leave the World Behind,” pays homage to the iconic TV show “Friends.” Her co-star in the film, Mahershala Ali, expressed how beautiful it was to have the show honored, coincidentally during this time.

The loss of Matthew Perry has brought forth a sense of reflection and appreciation in Julia Roberts. The sudden passing of a young life reminds us all to cherish what we have and move forward with positivity. As we remember Matthew Perry, his impact on friends and loved ones will never be forgotten.