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‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry passes away at 54

Matthew Perry, the actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the NBC sitcom Friends, died on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the age of 54. He was found unconscious in a hot bathtub and according to sources from law enforcement, he could not be revived.

Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts in 1969 and began his acting career by playing Chazz Russell in the TV series Second Chance. Perry made his big screen debut in the 1988 film ‘A Night In The Life of Jimmy Reardon’. In 1994, he landed his breakout role as Chandler Bing on Friends. The show ran for ten seasons and became one of the most popular sitcoms of all time.

Perry’s performance as Chandler was critically acclaimed, and he earned plenty of laurels for the same. Friends, which followed the fortunes of six young friends living in New York City, aired from 1994 until 2004. Its final episode was watched by 52.5 million in the US, making it the most-watched TV episode of the 2000s.

Matthew Perry: A beloved actor remembered for more than ‘Friends’

In addition to his work on Friends, Perry also starred in films such as Fools Rush In (1997), Almost Heroes (1998), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), and 17 Again (2009).

Perry was known for his self-deprecating humour and his willingness to talk openly about his struggles with addiction and mental health. In an interview, he spoke about his battle with Vicodin addiction, which he said began after he was prescribed the painkiller for a back injury. He also revealed that he had been diagnosed with depression and anxiety.

Perry’s death has come as a shock to fans and friends alike. He was one of the most beloved actors on television, and his role as Chandler Bing will forever be remembered as one of the most iconic sitcom characters of all time.

On Sunday, fans took to the internet to pay their last respects to Matthew Perry by sharing clips from his roles, especially his iconic role as Chandler Bing on Friends.