Many were shocked and saddened to hear ofthe death of Matthew Perry.

But after the show wrapped, the two stayed friends.

Perry said they had “formed their very own mini-Rat Pack.”

Split image of Matthew Perry and Craig Bierko

It was because Bierko was originally offered the role of Chandler, but turned it down.

(“Friends Like Us” was the original name for “Friends.")

But instead, Bierko went with the other option where he’d have a starring role.

Matthew Perry smiling

Eventually, Bierko finally reached out and admitted that the relationship had broken down because of Perry’s success.

It doesn’t fix anything.”