Matthew PerryActor best known for bringing the character to life Chandler Bingof the series Friends, he died This Saturday the 28th, the information was published first by the TMZ website and then by the Los Angeles Times newspaper.
According to information from the website TMZ, he was found apparently drowned in the hot tub of his home in the Los Angeles area. No drugs were reportedly found by police at the scene. The case is under investigation.
In the early hours of this Sunday, the 29th, the website said the circumstances of his death were still unclear, as a source told the publication that he reportedly died at home after returning from a twohour workout. Pickleball.
Matthew Perry as Chandler in “Friends” Photo: Reproduction/NBC
According to the Los Angeles Times, Perry’s mother, Suzanne Marie Langford, who was once press secretary to Pierre Trudeau (19192000), then Canadian prime minister and father of Justin Trudeau, and the actor’s stepfather, presenter Keith Morrison, arrived against 7 p.m. in the house. They don’t want to talk to the press. Matthew is the son of actor John Bennett Perry. His parents separated when he was one year old.
Warner Bros. official profiles and friends posted a message on Instagram: “We are devastated to learn of the passing of Matthew Perry. He was a true gift to all of us. Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones and to all his fans.”
The leading role of his career was undoubtedly Chandler from “Friends”, which he played between 1994 and 2004, when the series was also broadcast, with Jennifer Aniston (Rachel), Courteney Cox (Monika), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe), Matt LeBlanc (Joey) and David Schwimmer (Horse).
Perry’s character was characterized by his sarcastic humor and was “unlucky in love” in the first few seasons which was overcome in the following seasons by his relationship with the character Monica (Cox), a milestone for fans of the series.
Matthew Perry’s other works besides Friends
At the movie theaterThe actor starred in a few comedies between the 1990s and 2000s. And now, my love? (1997), he was a romantic partner of Salma Hayek, in a plot involving a onenight stand followed by an unexpected pregnancy that unites two completely different personalities.
In My mafioso neighbor (2000), he played the dentist Oz, whose life took a turn when a criminal played by Bruce Willis moved onto his street the comedy led to the sequel My mafioso neighbor 2 (2004).
One of his last notable works in cinema was the film 17 again (2009) starring Zac Efron. Before the protagonist wanted to go back in time and live as if he was 17 years old, he was played by Matthew Perry.
The public can see him again in the special in 2021 Friends: The reunion, which brought together, in addition to Chandler’s interpreter, the cast of the classic program.
Matthew Perry’s personal life
However, in recent years, Matthew Perry has withdrawn from his artistic career. Instead of appearing in series or films, he appeared in the press in news stories that reflected personal problems such as living in seclusion in a hotel room, causing concern among former colleagues and friends, or spending millions to stay sober.
In recent years, the actor has spoken about several issues he has faced, including addiction to drugs, including alcohol and opioids. During one of his hospital stays, he stated that doctors only gave him a 2% chance of survival. “Hell exists. I was there,” he explained in his biography.
Matthew Perry and drug addiction
In recent years, the actor has spoken openly about his drug problems. Over the course of his life, he underwent more than a dozen operations and several hospitalizations for rehabilitation attempts, describing some of them in an autobiographical book. Click here to read more about the topic.