America has lost one of its best “Friends.”
Matthew Perry, one of the talented stars of the blockbuster TV comedy “Friends” was found dead in his hot tub at his home in the Pacific Palisades area off Los Angeles on Saturday, in what appress to be an accidental drowning death. He was 54.
The Los Angeles Times reported: “Authorities responded about 4 p.m. to his home, where he was discovered unresponsive. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation was ongoing, did not cite a cause of death. No drugs were found at the scene, sources said. Additionally, no foul play is suspected, according to law enforcement sources. A representative for Perry did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment.
“The Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery-homicide detectives are investigating the death. The cause of death will be determined at a later date by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.”
Late Sunday, Perry’s cause of death was “deferred,” according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner.
“An autopsy was completed today, and toxicology results are pending,” a representative for the office confirmed to Fox News.
The coroner also listed “other significant conditions” as a cause of death.
Hauntingly, Perry’s final post on social media this week included a photo of himself wearing headphones in a hot tub on a moonlit night, with the message: “Oh, so warm water swirling around makes you feel good? I’m Mattman.”
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Perry was born on Aug. 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, to parents Suzanne Marie and John Bennett Perry. Before moving to the Hollywood area, he he was raised in Canada, having spent a large chunk of his childhood there.
He was best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the NBC sitcom “Friends,” starring along with Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc in the comedy smash, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004.
He also had leading roles in a number of films, such as “Fools Rush In,” “The Whole Nine Yards,” “17 Again,” “Almost Heroes,” “Three to Tango,” “The Kid,” and “Getting In.”
Once “Friends” was finished, Perry starred in TV shows including “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” “Mr. Sunshine,” “Go On” and “The Odd Couple.”
Actor Kevin Sorbo wrote of Perry: “Matthew and I were in the same acting class back in the early 90’s just before he got Friends and I got my Hercules TV series. First time I [saw] him do a scene in class I thought, ‘This guy is hilarious. He should be on a sitcom.’ RIP, sir.”
Matthew and I were in the same acting class back in the early 90's just before he got Friends and I got my Hercules TV series. First time I say him do a scene in class I thought, "This guy is hilarious. He should be on a sitcom." RIP, sir.
'Friends' star Matthew Perry dead at…
— Kevin Sorbo (@ksorbs) October 29, 2023
Movie star James Woods commented: “I never got to meet or work with Matthew Perry, but like everyone else, I’m shocked and saddened by his untimely passing. What a tribute to his artistry and humanity that we all feel as though we’ve lost a best friend.”
I never got to meet or work with Matthew Perry, but like everyone else, I’m shocked and saddened by his untimely passing. What a tribute to his artistry and humanity that we all feel as though we’ve lost a best friend.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) October 29, 2023
Neel Bhatt, a film and TV blogger at Neel’s Reel Deel, noted: “Matthew Perry portrayed one of the most well-known characters of all time but also helped others. He used his celebrity status to lobby Congress for more drug court funding and opened a rehab centre at his former mansion. What a remarkable legacy to leave behind.”
Matthew Perry portrayed one of the most well-known characters of all time but also helped others. He used his celebrity status to lobby Congress for more drug court funding and opened a rehab centre at his former mansion. What a remarkable legacy to leave behind. #MatthewPerry pic.twitter.com/6htbpxiWeK
— Neel Bhatt (@_Neelsreeldeel) October 29, 2023
On Nov. 1 2022, Perry released his memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” in which he discussed his time on “Friends” and his long struggle with alcohol and drug addiction.
In an Instagram post promoting the book, Perry indicated: “So much has been written about me in the past. I thought it was time people heard from me. The highs were high, the lows were low. But I have lived to tell the tale, even though at times it looked like I wouldn’t. And it’s all in here. I apologize it’s not a pop up book.”
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He admitted at one extremely low point, he was taking 55 Vicodin pills a day, weighing a scant 128 pounds.
He explained he did 15 rehab stints and underwent 14 surgeries for addiction-related medical issues.
He told the New York Times in October 2022 he had been sober since early 2021.
“We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry,” Warner Bros. Television Group, which produced “Friends,” said in a statement to the L.A. Times. “Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family. The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans.”
“We are incredibly saddened by the too soon passing of Matthew Perry,” NBC, which aired the series for all 10 seasons, told the Times. “He brought so much joy to hundreds of millions of people around the world with his pitch perfect comedic timing and wry wit. His legacy will live on through countless generations.”
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