Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to late "brother" Matthew Perry
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Friends star Matt LeBlanc has paid tribute to his late "friend" and co-star Matthew Perry, following his death aged 54.
The actor, best known for playing Joey Tribbiani on the hit US sitcom alongside Perry's Chandler Bing, shared a heartfelt Instagram post with various photos of the two together on the show.
"Matthew. It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye," began the caption.
Related: Friends main cast pay tribute to Matthew Perry in joint statement
"The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life. It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend.
"I will always smile when I think of you and I’ll never forget you. Never.
LeBlanc added: "Spread your wings and fly brother you’re finally free. Much love. And I guess you’re keeping the 20 bucks you owe me."
Related: Matthew Perry's family and Friends creators release statements following his death
LeBlanc's shared images of him and Perry in character as best friends Chandler and Joey from the show, with the final image in the post showing the full Friends cast sharing a moment backstage.
Le Blanc is the first of his Friends co-stars to share an individual tribute to the late Perry.
On October 30, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc released a joint statement after learning of their co-star's passing.
"We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family," the statement, obtained by PEOPLE, reads. "There is so much to say, but right now we're going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.
"In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world."
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