Julia Roberts says death of ex-boyfriend Matthew Perry was 'heartbreaking'

Julia Roberts and Matthew Perry briefly dated in the 1990s after she was approached to guest star in 'Friends'. Photo: Handout

Julia Roberts has been hugging her loved ones a little tighter since the death of Friends star Matthew Perry in late October.

"The sudden passing of anybody so young is heartbreaking," the actress recently told Entertainment Tonight. "I think that, you know, it just helps all of us just appreciate what we have and to keep going in a positive way as best we can."