What time is Matthew Perry’s Life and Legacy tribute tonight? (Nov. 7, 2023)

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Matthew Perry passed away after being found unresponsive in a hot tub on Oct. 28, 2023. He was 54 years old. Now, medical examiners are still working to determine what the cause of death is.The Hollywood Reporter shares that no fentanyl or methamphetamine were found in his system in the initial toxicology report.

During his life, he did so much personally and professionally. And that’s why his life and legacy will continue on forever. VH1 and Entertainment Tonight have put together a tribute special to honor the late actor. And we’ll all definitely want to tune in!

VH1 & ET Present Matthew Perry: Life and Legacy airs tonight, Nov. 7, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. ET on VH1. If you can’t tune in this evening, the network will broadcast the special once again on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. ET, per Entertainment Tonight. The tribute will be 30 minutes long.

It’s not yet known whether it will be available on streaming. So be sure to tune in tonight or over the weekend so you don’t miss it! What can you expect to see? What will the special entail exactly? We’ve got the answer for you below.

The Matthew Perry tribute special will feature archival footage and more

According to Entertainment Tonight, Matthew Perry: Life and Legacy will feature archival footage, behind-the-scenes moments ET has gotten over the years from the actor’s multiple projects, and “never-before-seen-interviews and anecdotes” from people close to him. You can also expect to see new interviews with the actor’s former co-stars and friends “who stood by his side in his final days.”

There’s so much to Perry when it comes to the talent’s life and career. And course he’s most known and beloved for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, which is streaming all 10 seasons on Max. And that’s one of the aspects the special will focus on this evening – on and off the set, per ET. His friendships and his determination to help those who also struggle with addiction will all be highlighted.

It’s not known whether the interviews featured include his Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer. However on Oct. 30, the group shared a joint statement to media outlets. We shared it below via ET:

"We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. 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."

Other than Friends, Perry is known for his roles as Matt Albie in the comedy-drama series Studio 60 and the Sunset Strip, and movies Fools Rush In, Almost Heroes, The Whole Nine Yards, and Serving Sara.

In Perry’s 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers and The Big Terrible Thing, the actor was very open about his challenges and struggles with addiction for years. But he also talked about how he got clean and made it through. The star mentioned that he didn’t want to just be remembered for his role on Friends, but as someone who helped others in his same situation. And that’s definitely top of mind for us fans.

VH1 & ET Present Matthew Perry: Life and Legacy airs tonight, Nov. 7, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. ET on VH1.