Tributes are pouring in from around the world for the late actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the popular sitcom Friends. Perry, aged 54, was found dead in his Los Angeles home in an apparent drowning accident. His family released a statement expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support. Various actors, including Friends co-stars Maggie Wheeler and Morgan Fairchild, shared their condolences on social media. Adele also paid tribute to Perry during one of her Las Vegas shows, acknowledging his openness about his addiction struggles.
Kathleen Turner, who played Perry’s parent on Friends, expressed her sadness for his passing, recalling memories of their time together. Hank Azaria, another Friends co-star, revealed that Perry had helped him get sober and spoke about his own struggles with addiction. Azaria described Perry as a caring and giving person, and deeply mourned his loss.
Perry’s memoir, titled “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” revealed various aspects of his life, including his relationships and his battle with addiction. The book touched on his multiple stints in rehab and near-death experiences.
The 911 call made from Perry’s home on the night of his death mentioned drowning, and emergency responders found him unresponsive in his jacuzzi. Law enforcement sources stated that no drugs were found at the scene and foul play is not suspected. The cause of death is still under investigation.
In other news, the 2021 Friends reunion trailer was released by HBO Max. Perry’s book quickly rose to the number one spot on Amazon, surpassing Britney Spears’ memoir. Perry’s struggles with addiction and his intense desire to please audiences were revealed in the book, shedding light on the pressures he faced during his time on Friends. Perry recalled moments where he would sweat and have convulsions if the audience did not react as expected. Jennifer Aniston once confronted him about his drinking while on set.
Matthew Perry’s death has left a void in the entertainment industry, and his fans will forever remember him for his iconic portrayal of Chandler Bing on Friends.
