Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the popular TV series Friends, has passed away at the age of 54. His death, reportedly due to an apparent drowning at his home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, was confirmed by sources including a representative for the actor and law enforcement.
Warner Bros Television Group, the production company behind Friends, paid tribute to Perry, describing him as "our dear friend" and an "incredibly gifted actor." They acknowledged the worldwide impact of his comedic talent and expressed their condolences to his family, loved ones, and devoted fans.
Matthew Perry's career began with small roles in shows like Growing Pains, Beverly Hills 90210, and Dream On. However, he achieved widespread fame when he landed the role of Chandler Bing in Friends. The show, which followed the lives of six friends in New York City, became a cultural phenomenon, winning multiple Emmy Awards and achieving record-breaking ratings. Its 2004 finale was watched by over 52 million viewers in the US, making it the most-watched TV episode of the 2000s.
Perry was born in Massachusetts in 1969 and grew up in Canada where his mother worked as a press aide to Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. In his 2022 memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing," Perry recounted his early experiences, including the impact of his father's abandonment on his family. He moved to Hollywood at the age of 15 with the hope of reconnecting with his father and eventually embarked on an acting career.
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