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Matthew Perry's Friends co-stars — (L-R) David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc — paid tribute to him on social media this week.

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The 'Friends' family is mourning one of its own on social media

5:06pm November 16, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer paid tribute to Matthew Perry in heartfelt social media posts weeks after his death, praising him for his wit and heart.

Ken Barcus, NPR's Midwest bureau chief, died today at age 67. He took great pride in countering stereotypes of the Midwest and in mentoring scores of young reporters. He's pictured here in September 2018.

Remembering NPR's Ken Barcus, a tough editor with a big heart

4:53pm October 11, 2022

by Melissa Block

Ken Barcus, longtime Midwest bureau chief on NPR's National Desk, has died at age 67. He took great pride in countering stereotypes of the Midwest and in mentoring scores of young reporters.

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