The “Friends” star was found Saturday at a Los Angeles area residence dead from an apparent drowning, law enforcement sources told TMZ
Beloved Friends star Matthew Perry is dead at 54, according to TMZ.
Perry was discovered at a residence in the Los Angeles area on Saturday, law enforcement sources told the outlet. First responders arrived on the scene after getting a call for a cardiac arrest. TMZ was told the actor appeared to have drowned.
Per the outlet, Perry was discovered in a jacuzzi. No drugs were found and no foul play is suspected in the death.
Perry achieved icon status with his turn as Chandler Bing on mega-hit Friends, which ran for 10 seasons after debuting in the sitcom heyday of the mid ’90s. His comedic style and unforgettable mannerism earned him fans across the globe, spanning generations.
He went on to star in several films, including The Whole Nine Yards (with Bruce Willis) and Fools Rush In (opposite Salma Hayek).
The actor detailed his history with substance abuse, and ultimate sobriety, as well as his life behind-the-scenes of his favorite films and television shows in his memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” which was published just shy of a year ago.
Fans and friends alike mourned the sudden passing of one of Hollywood’s brightest comedic lights.
Read on to see how celebrities across the entertainment industry grieved Perry on social media.
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As the biggest Friends SuperFan -the news of Mathew Perry passing feels like the loss of an actual friend. I am devastated. He had such a horrible battle I hope his soul is finally at peace. 💔
— Stephanie Pratt (@stephaniepratt) October 29, 2023
@stephaniepratt
What a tragic piece of news to read. My heart goes out to his loved ones and long time cast mates. https://t.co/86iruEP5G0
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 29, 2023
@GeorgeTakei
RIP Matthew Perry, 54. The Friends star was a great actor, but by his own admission, a very tormented guy. His recent autobiography about his addiction-ravaged life was one of the most powerful, honest and revealing I’ve ever read. Such sad news. pic.twitter.com/RxAA1V1fr6
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 29, 2023
@piersmorgan
RIP Matthew Perry. His talent was a gift to us all ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1JQXLTKoKp
— Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) October 29, 2023
@sarahcpr
RIP Mathew Perry 😞
— Mike The Situation ☝🏻 (@ItsTheSituation) October 29, 2023
@ItsTheSituation
Holy shit Matthew Perry no F*kin way
— Ian Bohen (@IanBohen) October 29, 2023
@IanBohen
