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

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 "Pretty Woman" and "Eat, Pray, Love" star 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."

The Oscar winner and Perry" the actor wrote that he sent Roberts three dozen red roses with a card that read: "The only thing more exciting than the prospect of you doing the show is that I finally have an excuse to send you flowers."