With worldwide grief and his close friends profoundly impacted, Matthew Perry’s death leaves a vacuum in the entertainment scene. Renowned for his performance as Chandler Bing in “Friends,” the 54-year-old actor passed unexpectedly on October 28; the reason of death is under investigation.

Perry has been striving for a better life while nevertheless being open about his struggles with booze and addiction. Not only with his acting, he wanted to be known for helping others fight addiction.

Attending his private funeral at Forest Memorial Park in Los Angeles, his friends were “We are more than just cast mates,” their joint statement said, stressing their closeness and reflecting their anguish. A family is what we are.

The somber event ended with Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush performing “Don’t Give Up.” One of Perry’s closest friends, Jennifer Aniston, is apparently profoundly impacted by his death and must deal with loss of two close pals within a year.