October 29th 2023.
Matthew Perry rose to fame on Friends and was one of the most beloved actors in the world. Sadly, the news of his untimely death at the age of 54 sent shockwaves around the world on Saturday.
The Los Angeles police officer confirmed to the Associated Press that they had been called to the actor’s home address for ‘a death investigation of a male in his 50s’. Perry was reportedly found drowned in a jacuzzi.
The Warner Bros Television Group, which produced Friends, issued a statement expressing their sadness. They wrote: ‘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’.
Perry was nominated for an Emmy for his role as Chandler Bing in the sitcom, which ran from 1994 to 2004. The actor was linked to a number of famous women and spoke openly about his tumultuous personal life and struggles with addiction and substance abuse.
He was engaged to his literary manager Molly Hurwitz in 2020, although the pair ended their relationship a year later. His longest lasting partnership was with American actress and Mean Girls star Lizzy Caplan, which lasted for almost six years from 2006 to 2012.
When asked about having children before his death, Perry told People magazine that he thought he would be a great father. He said, ‘I grew up with a lot of little kids around me, and that’s probably why, but I can’t wait’. Unfortunately, Perry never welcomed any children during his life.
It’s clear that Matthew Perry was an incredible actor and was admired by people all over the world. His death is a great loss to the entertainment industry and he will be remembered and missed by many.
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