How Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Friends’ Castmates Are Supporting Her After Her Father John’s Death (Exclusive)

Jennifer Aniston shared the sad news on her Instagram this week that her loving father, John Aniston passed away at the age of 89 on November 11. In a heartfelt post that garnered 4.5 million likes, Jennifer wrote, “Sweet daddy John Anthony Aniston. You were one of the nicest human beings he’s ever met. I am so thankful that you ascended to heaven in peace and without pain. And 11/11 no less! You always had the perfect moment. That number will always have even greater meaning to me now. I will love you till the end of time.” The comment section of the post was quickly filled with warm and supportive messages from many of her celebrity friends, including the former Friends cast member, Lisa Kudrowwho commented with a simple heart emoji. hollywood life However, she EXCLUSIVELY learned that Jennifer’s former colleagues have not only shown their support on social media, but in real life as well.

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According to a source, Lisa, 59 and Courtney Cox53 – which starred Jennifer, 53, as Phoebe and Monica, respectively Friends from 1994 to 2004, they were there for their friend who was heartbroken by the sad passing of his father almost a week ago. “Lisa and Courteney have been really close with Jen over the past week and Jennifer has really leaned on them both for emotional support,” the source said. “Lisa and Courteney know how hard it is to lose a parent, and they also know how much Jen’s father meant to her. He was such a sweet man who always treated them with love.”

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At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Lisa lost her mother, which she spoke about in an interview that aired The Howard Stern Show🇧🇷 Lisa said she “wasn’t sure” if her mother had died of covid-19 because they “had no proof” at the time. However, she said that even with a deadly virus afoot, Jen and Courtney “stepped in” to be by her side. Lisa said in the interview: “It was really amazing. They came to the funeral, you couldn’t really see it, and they were there.” According to our source, “When Lisa’s mother died in 2020, she leaned on Jen and Courteney, who were her shoulders to cry on.” .

“The three have helped each other through tough times over the years and encouraged each other through good times,” the source said. hollywood life🇧🇷 “Lisa and Courteney, as well as Jen’s other close friends, ran to her side and will be there every step of the way. They would do absolutely anything for her. Lisa will always consider Jen and Courteney family to her and there is nothing she wouldn’t do for these women. But it’s not just Jen’s former co-stars who have been showing their love in the days following the death of her father John, who had a longtime role on the soap. days of our lives🇧🇷

A separate source nearby Matthew Perry53, who discussed his struggle with addiction in his recent book, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir – he also reached out to show his support for Jennifer. “Matthew loves Jen and will support her in any way he can. He’s always had a big heart, but now that he’s sober he can really talk to the people he cares about,” the second source said. “He’s looking into her and will continue to do so. She’s been an incredible support to him, I hope May I give him some strength in this difficult moment”.