Bids open for Matthew Perry's items

Personal items belonging to the late 'Friends' star Matthew Perry are set to be auctioned, including original scripts from the sitcom's pilot and finale.

The estate sale also features a Banksy painting and a letter from co-star Jennifer Aniston.

Dozens of items from the actor's home will be sold to benefit charity, reflecting his legacy and the enduring popularity of the series.

The auction comes as Perry's mother shared a heartbreaking account of seeing her son's body in the morgue ahead of a sentencing hearing for his former assistant.

Fans and collectors are expected to drive high prices for the rare pieces of television history.