Sadly, Matthew Perry, famous for playing Chandler Bing in the beloved ’90s sitcom Friends, has passed away at 54 years old. Reports say he was found lifeless in his LA home.
Friends tv, capturing the lives of six young NYC friends, aired from 1994 to 2004, and it’s finale holds the record for the most-watched episode of the 2000s with 52.5 million viewers in the U.S. alone.
Initial reports of Matthew’s passing told of him being found unresponsive in his home’s hot tub. Emergency responders were called to deal with a “water emergency” but didn’t mention Perry by name.
Warner Bros TV, the producers of Friends, expressed their grief over Matthew’s passing, praising his acting prowess and his lasting footprint in the world of comedy. They sent their condolences to his family, friends, and his large fanbase.
Matthew was born in Massachusetts in 1969, but spent his early years in Ottawa, Canada, where he even went to the same elementary school as future Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. Matthew later moved to Los Angeles and began a successful acting career. He had roles in several shows, but it was his role as the witty Chandler Bing in Friends that propelled him to international fame. His performance even earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination in 2002. His loss is truly heartbreaking.
Matthew Perry had been grappling with substance abuse, including alcohol and painkillers, for many years. He admitted in a 2016 interview with BBC Radio 2 that he couldn’t recall three years of filming Friends due to his substance use.
Last year, he talked about his reasons for not watching the show, he could see the signs of his struggles with addiction in each season. But he also hinted at planning on watching the show, reflecting on its enormous influence on several generations.
Aside from Friends, Perry starred in a few films such as Fools Rush In, Almost Heroes, and The Whole Nine Yards.
Maggie Wheeler, who portrayed Janice in Friends, was the first from the Friends’ cast to publicly express her grief. She wrote on Instagram about treasured creative moments shared and the everlasting joy Perry brought to many.
Selma Blair, an actress from Cruel Intentions, described Matthew as her oldest friend and expressed deep love for him. She shared about her grief, revealing how heartbroken she is by his passing.
Matthew Perry’s TV shows and major life events
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| Years | TV Shows and Events | Life Achievements | Family | Wife and Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Born on August 19, 1969 | Acclaimed Actor | Father: John Bennett Perry | Not married |
| 1984-1988 | High School and Early Acting | Mother: Suzanne Perry | No known children | |
| 1987-1991 | Various TV Appearances | Became a Household Name | Siblings: Willy and Madeleine | |
| 1994-2004 | “Friends” (Chandler Bing) | Emmy and Golden Globe Awards | ||
| 2006 | “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” | |||
| 2011-2015 | “The Odd Couple” (Oscar Madison) | |||
| 2017 | “The Good Fight” (Mike Kresteva) | |||
| 2021 | “Friends: The Reunion” (Himself) | |||
| Ongoing | Various Film and TV Projects |
Matthew Perry Biography
Matthew Perry was a renowned actor, most celebrated for his role as the witty Chandler Bing on the legendary ’90s sitcom, Friends. Born in 1969 in Massachusetts, he spent much of his early life in Canada, where he attended the same school as Justin Trudeau, the future Canadian Prime Minister.
As a teenager, Perry relocated to Los Angeles to chase his acting dreams. He had various roles in TV shows, but his breakout role was in Friends. Playing Chandler Bing, Perry became an international sensation, with his unique humor and sarcastic one-liners becoming signature traits of the character.
However, Perry’s life off-screen was marked by struggles with addiction. His substance abuse to alcohol and painkillers was well-known and even led to him checking into rehabilitation centers. Despite this, Perry’s legacy still resonates today for his remarkable talent and unforgettable contributions to one of the most popular sitcoms in television history. His sad passing at the age of 54 deeply affected his loved ones and fans around the world.
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