Matthew Perry, an actor who became one of the most recognizable television stars of his era, died over the weekend inside his home. Perry was one of the stars of the hit sitcom Friends, and fans of the show are remembering him via the X platform.
As reported by the Los Angeles Times, Matthew Perry was found dead in a hot tub inside his Los Angeles, Calif. home on Saturday (October 28). Perry was discovered unresponsive in the hot tub around 4 p.m. local time and the cause of death is still unknown to the public. Per the account of authorities, there seems to be no foul play. A cause of death will be later announced by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
Perry made his mark on pop culture as Chandler Bing on Friends, which aired on NBC. The series also starred Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courtney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer. Warner Bros. Television Group, which produced the show, issued a statement to the Times in honor of Perry.
“We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry,” the statement began. “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 added in a statement to 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.”
Perry was born in Williamstown, Mass. on August 19, 1969. His father, John Bennett Perry worked as an actor and his mother Suzanne Marie Morrison worked as a journalist in Canada and was the former press secretary to Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Perry’s stepfather is Canadian journalist Keith Morrison.
After living as a child in Canada, Perry found work as a child actor. He starred in small roles in Beverly Hills 90210, and Charles In Charge, among other movies and shows. Things changed for Perry in 1994 with the debut of Friends, a huge hit that lasted for 10 seasons on NBC. Perry also played the role of Oscar Madison on the CBS reboot of The Odd Couple.
Matthew Perry was 54 years old.
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“The One Where We All Lost A Friend”
#MatthewPerry pic.twitter.com/CzMF2VVHkg
— 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒚𝒂 (@im_saniyaa) October 29, 2023
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Matthew Perry in the SNL sketch Sarcasm 101 with Ana Gasteyer, Norm Macdonald, Cheri Oteri, Will Farrell and Tim Meadows. #RIPMatthewPerry #MatthewPerry pic.twitter.com/0Pm8i49Zj3
— Melissa Jean (@MelissaJeanSays) October 29, 2023
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Yes Matty, you will be missed.
On days we open Netflix to watch “something else” and still end up watching friends,
On days we have a bad day and need a friend,
On days we just want to turn back the clock ‘cause we are feeling old
RIP #MatthewPerrypic.twitter.com/WYOC0gi6Yh
— Ajinkya (@ajinkya_299) October 29, 2023
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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
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This Scene Just Hits So Differently Now.#RIPMathewPerry #matthewperry #OnlyFriendsSeriesFinalEP #friends pic.twitter.com/6A8GiSZaIq
— Allie. (@aa_liya_hh) October 29, 2023
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Watching FRIENDS will never be the same again #MatthewPerry pic.twitter.com/1Luuk0ndzW
— (@vrriiiii) October 29, 2023
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The one where we lost a friend
Rest well Chandler.
Not matthew Perry#matthewperry #friends pic.twitter.com/HzQklu2AHL
— Ankita saha (@Ankitasaha_) October 29, 2023
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Saddest day in the history, someone who made us smile everytime had left us in tears. Rest In Paradise #MatthewPerry pic.twitter.com/2gYdt6hQBR
— Abel (@thawekknd) October 29, 2023
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I thought that was a quote from his book. It’s not, he said it on stage. #matthewperry pic.twitter.com/IzCXAYp9rZ
— Jamie East (@jamieeast) October 29, 2023
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Instead of thinking about how Matthew Perry passed away alone, let’s think of it like this scene, with Chandler Bing’s iconic last line of Friends.
He was happy & he’d had some time for coffee and a catch up with his friends before he had to leave them#friends #matthewperry pic.twitter.com/IkWtEit1lA
— 𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐄 (@KatieMcElhoney) October 29, 2023
