Matthew Perry's 'Friends' keepsakes and artwork are heading to auction for charity

Nbcwashington · May 05, 2026 · 446 words · By Andrew Dalton; The Associated Press

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“Friends” memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are being put up for sale at an auction to benefit the charitable foundation established in the actor's name soon after his 2023 death.

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The June 5 event put on by Heritage Auctions will benefit the Matthew Perry Foundation, which works to destigmatize addiction and aid in recovery from substance abuse.

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Claim 1: “Scripts from the pilot and part one of the series finale signed by Perry and co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer, donated by Warner Bros., which produced the series.”

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No evidence was found for this claim in the provided search results.

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Claim 2: “The June 5 event put on by Heritage Auctions will benefit the Matthew Perry Foundation, which works to destigmatize addiction and aid in recovery from substance abuse.”

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While the general event is corroborated, the specific date of June 5 and the detailed mission of the foundation are not explicitly confirmed across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence; the web results for 'Heritage' were generic dictionary definitions rather than the specific auction house event details.

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web search NEUTRAL — Look up heritage in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Heritage is anything that preserves history:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heritage

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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of HERITAGE is property that descends to an heir. How to use heritage in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heritage

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 27, 2015 · HERITAGE definition: 1. features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/heritage

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Claim 3: “Perry played Chandler Bing for a decade from 1994 to 2004 on NBC’s culture-changing sitcom “Friends.””

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Claim 4: “The medical examiner determined that the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine were the primary cause.”

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Claim 5: “Perry was found dead in the hot tub of his Hollywood home at age 54 on Oct. 28, 2023.”

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Claim 6: “Five people have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the investigation of his death, including two doctors and an admitted drug dealer.”

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Claim 7: ““Friends” memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are being put up for sale at an auction to benefit the charitable foundation established in the actor's name soon after his 2023 death.”

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Multiple independent sources (People.com, AP News, and another news source mentioned in web results) confirm that an auction of Matthew Perry's estate items is being held to benefit his charitable foundation.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 17 Again is a 2009 American teen fantasy comedy film directed by Burr Steers and written by Jason Filardi. It stars Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon, and Michelle Trachtenberg, with Melora Hardin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17_Again_(film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Friends is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons. With an ensemble cast starring Jenn…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friends

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Claim 8: “A collection of 26 of Perry’s “Friends” scripts from key episodes, including “The One With Ross’s Tan,” “The One Where Joey Speaks French” and the two-part series finale.”

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The provided web search results for this claim were generic real estate auction sites (Auction.com) and did not contain information regarding Matthew Perry's scripts.

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web search NEUTRAL — Auction.com is the nation’s largest online marketplace for foreclosure and bank-owned real estate auctions. Specializing in REO and foreclosure properties, we empower neighborhoods, buyers, and seller…
https://www.auction.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Flip Foreclosures in Chicago, IL | Auction.com is the largest online source of properties not on the MLS. Auction.com is the best online source for Investment Properties to flip.
https://www.auction.com/residential/IL/Chicago_ct

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web search NEUTRAL — By logging in you agree that we may use the information you provided to contact you by email, telephone or postal mail in connection with our services, including for ...
https://www.auction.com/login

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Claim 9: “A 1995 Screen Actors Guild Award, which Perry won for best performance by an ensemble in a comedy series.”

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Claim 10: “Perry's “Friends” photo album, titled “The One With the Last Supper.””

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The photo album titled 'The One With the Last Supper' is explicitly mentioned by both AP News and another news source in the web results.

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web search NEUTRAL — Matthew Perry's legacy will be honored in an auction of personal items from the late actor's estate, nearly three years after his death. Heritage Auctions announces The Matthew Perry Estate ...
https://people.com/matthew-perrys-personal-items-friends-mem…

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web search NEUTRAL — The collection includes rare items like Perry's personal photo album titled "The One With the Last Supper" and artwork he cherished, all benefiting his charitable foundation.
https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2026/05/matthew-perry…

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web search NEUTRAL — — Perry's personal replica of the yellow peephole frame from Monica and Rachel's apartment on "Friends." — Perry's "Friends" photo album, titled "The One With the Last Supper." — Works of art by Banks…
https://apnews.com/article/matthew-perry-friends-auction-8c6…

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Claim 11: “Works of art by Banksy and Mel Bochner that Perry owned.”

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AP News and another source confirm that artworks by Banksy and Mel Bochner owned by Perry are part of the auction.

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web search NEUTRAL — Matthew the Apostle[a] was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_the_Apostle

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web search NEUTRAL — 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah. 17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from …
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+1&versi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Read the Book of Matthew online. Scripture chapters verses with full summary, commentary meaning, and concordances for Bible study.
https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/

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Claim 12: “Perry's personal replica of the yellow peephole frame from Monica and Rachel's apartment on “Friends.””

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The existence of the yellow peephole frame in the auction is confirmed by AP News and another source mentioning 'Friends' memorabilia.

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Claim 13: “Items will be on display from May 18 to May 29 in Beverly Hills before the June 5 auction that will be held at Heritage Auctions’ Dallas showroom and online.”

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No evidence was found for the specific display dates or locations in the provided search results.

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Claim 14: “They include the Matthew Perry Fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, grants to organizations that work directly with recovering addicts, and Healing Appalachia, a recovery-focused sober music festival.”

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No evidence was found for the specific fellowships or festivals mentioned in the provided search results.

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