Matt LeBlanc was photographed in Los Angeles on Wednesday, days after it was reported that his Friends cast members were worried about him as the anniversary of Matthew Perry’s death approaches.
The rarely seen star, 57, was spotted out and about in Los Angeles keeping a low profile in a baseball cap and sunglasses.
The actor sparked concern among friends after his unkempt appearance earlier this month, a source said. In contact weeklyafter TMZ photos obtained from him.
LeBlanc has rarely been seen in public since Perry’s tragic death in October 2023.
Matt LeBlanc was photographed in Los Angeles on Wednesday, days after it was reported that his Friends cast members were worried about him as the anniversary of Matthew Perry’s death approaches.
The rarely seen star, 57, was spotted in Los Angeles keeping a low profile in a baseball cap and sunglasses
According to TMZ, LeBlanc had not been seen in public since December 2023 before being spotted in early September.
“No one is accusing Matt of body shaming or an inappropriate lifestyle. That’s not what’s going on here,” the source said.
What is worrying for Jen, however, [Aniston] and the entire Central Perk crew, is that he’s such a recluse these days and they barely hear from him from month to month,” the source added.
“He has kept in touch with us since the tragic passing of Matthew Perry,” the insider said.
The actor sparked concern among friends after his unkempt appearance earlier this month, according to a source for In Touch Weekly, after TMZ obtained photos of him; from left: Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston pictured in a June 1994 Friends group photo
“But other than that, he’s just been on his own, doing his own thing, with no real interest in socializing,” the source continued.
“It’s just sad to see,” the source said.
Of the noticeable change in LeBlanc, the insider said, “He used to be such a cheerful, happy guy, but now it’s like he somehow doesn’t feel worthy to be in their company anymore.”
The source added: “It’s clear his confidence has taken a knock. You only have to look at the man to see he’s let himself go physically as well.”
The source assured that LeBlanc still has the unwavering support of his friends.
‘Jen, Courteney [Cox]Lisa [Kudrow] and David [Schwimmer] “We all want to get him back and make him smile again,” the insider said.
“The recent tragedy has taught them all how short and precious life really is.”
LeBlanc has rarely been seen outside since Perry’s tragic death in October 2023; photo April 2016 in London
‘Jen, Courteney [Cox]Lisa [Kudrow] and David [Schwimmer] “Everyone wants to get him back in the group and make him smile again,” said the insider, pictured in a Friends portrait in the 1990s
Perry died on October 28, 2023 at the age of 54 after being found unresponsive in the hot tub of his LA home.
His death was determined to be the result of “acute effects of ketamine.”
In August, five people were arrested in connection with his death. They supplied him with drugs that led to an overdose.
Doctors Salvador Plasencia, 42, and Mark Chavez, 54, alleged drug dealers Jasveen “Ketamine Queen” Sangha, 41, and Eric Fleming, 54, and Perry’s live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, 59, have all been charged.