The personal effects of late Friends star Matthew Perry are set to be auctioned off in Dallas on June 5, but one highly anticipated item has been withdrawn from the sale:a handwritten note from Jennifer Aniston.

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Heritage Auctions confirmed that the personal letter from Jennifer Aniston to Matthew Perry will not be offered at the June 5 auction in Dallas, leaving fans to wonder why the heartfelt item was remvoed from the sale.

The auction , scheduled for June 5 in Dallas, was set to feature dozens of the late actor's prized possessions, ranging from a rare Banksy painting to several of the suits he famously wore on the hit sitcom.

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While the catalogue listed a personal letter allegedly composed by Aniston shortly after the seris finale in 2004, the auction house confirmed to The Independent that the item has been withdrawn.

No official reason for the removal has been given, leaving fans and collectors to wonder why the intimate piece of correspondence will not be available for purchase.

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The note, which has been widely circulated in media reports, appears to be a heartfelt message in which Aniston acknowledges Perry's long struggle with addiction and expresses pride and affection for her friend.

Excerpts attributed to the actress read, "Matty!Oh my God… How am I going to live without your light in my life on a daily basis?" and "I know the light has been dimmed at times,and there were moments I was so scared it would go out completely. You have always come back. you have so much to give, and I thank you for choosing to live this life."

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The sentiment mirrors comments Aniston made in a Vanity Fair interview last year, where she said the cast did everything they could to support Perry during his battles with substance abuse.

She also recalled the first time they met at an unnamed bar, later describing their friendship as a shared home that she cherishes deeply.

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Perry's personal effects will still be on display for potential bidders, offering a glimpse into the actor's life beyond the screen.

Items include a storyboard outline titled "Six of One," an early working title for the series before it became "Friends," as well as other memorabilia that fans have long coveted .

Brian Chanes, Heritage Auctions' senior director for Hollywood and entertainment, emphasized the emotional response the collection has generated, noting the "outpour of enthusiasm, support, and adoration for Matt" from fans worldwide.

Although the Aniston letter will not be part of the sale, the auction remains a significant moment for the entertainment community, allowing admirers to own a piece of the legacy left behind by one of television's most beloved comedians.