Much Loved Friend: Matthew Perry Gravesite Plaque Finally Revealed After 2 Years

The world's most famous friend finally has a nameplate on his final resting place. After remaining unmarked for more than two years, the gravesite of Matthew Perry now features a touching tribute that nods to his legendary career.

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According to Entertainment Weekly, a shiny new bronze plaque was spotted on January 1, 2026, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills. Perry, who passed away on October 28, 2023, at age 54, had been resting in an unmarked section of a mausoleum. The new inscription reads "Matthew Langford Perry," followed by the dates of his birth and death and a heartfelt epitaph: "Much Loved — Friend —."

The Legend of Mattman and the Finality of Forest Lawn

Fans didn't just leave flowers during their New Year's Day visits. A Batman-themed keychain was seen hanging near the plaque, a nod to Perry's lifelong obsession with the Caped Crusader and his self-given nickname, "Mattman." His resting place is just a short walk from other legends like Carrie Fisher and Jennifer Aniston's father, John Aniston, who died in 2022.

This update comes as the legal cases surrounding his death reach their conclusion. In December 2025, Dr. Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in illegally distributing the ketamine that led to the actor's overdose. While the legal battle winds down, the physical memorial provides a long-awaited sense of closure for fans worldwide.