Zac Efron Expresses Regret and Remembrance Following Matthew Perry's Death

Efron, who co-starred with Perry in '17 Again', pays tribute to the late actor, crediting him for his career progression.

Zac Efron has opened up about his relationship with the late Matthew Perry, expressing regret that he didn't have more opportunities to connect with Perry in recent years.
Perry, who starred alongside Efron in the 2009 comedy film '17 Again', was found dead at his Los Angeles home on October 28, aged 54.
Efron described Perry as a significant figure in his life and career, and admitted that his passing has greatly affected him.
Perry's cause of death has been deferred after an initial postmortem showed no signs of meth or fentanyl in his system.
Efron paid tribute to Perry during his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, crediting Perry for propelling him into the next chapter of his career.