Matt LeBlanc shocked fans after a recent public appearance that showed his dramatically changed look. The beloved Friends star appeared almost ‘unrecognizable’ during a Friday outing in Los Angeles. Although he was seen enjoying a relaxing walk, it also marks his first public appearance since December, just two months after Matthew Perry’s death. While fans were happy to see him again, many are concerned about his overall health.
Matt LeBlanc makes a rare appearance in Los Angeles
As we approach the one-year anniversary of Matthew Perry’s sudden passing, his impact still resonates in the lives of his loved ones. Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey Tribbiani on the sitcom Friends, has mostly stayed out of the limelight since Perry’s tragic death on October 28, 2023.
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On Friday, LeBlanc was spotted walking outside a car showroom in Van Nuys, California (photos taken by the Daily Mail). He wore a simple black T-shirt, black jeans, and maintained a calm appearance with a dark blue baseball cap, Nike shoes, and a gray beard.
Matt LeBlanc has not been very active on social media in recent months and has not updated his Instagram since paying tribute to his co-star and friend, who has passed away. He was last seen in November 2023, when he joined Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow to bid farewell to Perry at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles.
Concerns over Matt LeBlanc’s health
The photos captured by Daily Mail instantly went viral, leaving Joey and Chandler Bing fans eager to catch a glimpse. However, Matt LeBlanc’s almost unrecognizable appearance, notable weight loss and aged look has sparked a wave of concern among both fans and the media. Many have expressed their concern about the actor’s well-being. However, many defended the star, saying he is aging gracefully, as one would expect from a man approaching his 60s.
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“So he’s gained weight?” one person commented on the photo shared on X. (formerly Twitter). “Hope he’s doing well,” another wrote. “In case you didn’t realize, most men gain weight and get gray or bald hair as they age. Most guys in their late 50s don’t look like they did in their 20s,” a third person defended.
“It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye. The time we spent together is truly some of my favorite times of my life,” Matt wrote in a heartfelt note for Perry in November. “It was an honor to share the stage with you and call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I will never forget you. Never,” he added in his caption alongside old photos of his co-star.
Matthew Perry death case update
So far, five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death, including two doctors, a drug supplier, Perry’s longtime assistant Kenneth Iwamasa and an alleged drug dealer known as the “Ketamine Queen”. They are accused of supplying ketamine to Perry, who had long struggled with substance abuse. The Hollywood star is believed to have died from the drug’s rapid and severe side effects. He was 54.
