Matthew Perry’s iconic scenes from “Friends”
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Tributes are pouring in from around the world for actor Matthew Perry following his death at the age of 54.
The American-Canadian star, best known for his portrayal of sarcastic prankster Chandler Bing on Friends, was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Saturday. He apparently died by drowning in his hot tub. A 911 call captured a small portion of the police response.
Perry’s family released a statement to People saying, “Matthew has brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and as a friend. “You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous love shown to him .”
Friends co-stars Maggie Wheeler and Morgan Fairchild were among the many actors who remembered Perry.
Wheeler, who played Perry’s on-off girlfriend Janice Hosenstein on the series, wrote on Instagram: “What a loss. The world will miss you, Matthew Perry.
Fairchild, who played Perry’s mother Nora Bing, said on Twitter: “I am heartbroken by the untimely death of my ‘son’ Matthew Perry.”
Selma Blair, Paget Brewster, Octavia Spencer and Yvette Nicole Brown also expressed their condolences.
During a show in Las Vegas, Adele thanked Perry for being “so open” about his struggles with addiction.
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SNL pays tribute to Mathew Perry
Saturday Night Live [SNL] paid tribute to Matthew Perry’s memory after news of his death broke late on the day the show aired.
There was a poignant moment in the show when Perry’s photo was shown on the screen, followed by a brief moment of silence just before the bedtime portion.
The episode was hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze.
Perry hosted an October 4, 1997 episode of Saturday Night Live with the musical group Oasis as the featured guest.
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How Matthew Perry confronted his drug addiction and spent his life urging others to seek help
“Hello, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name,” he wrote in the book’s opening passage. “My friends call me Matty. And I should be dead.”
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Fans speak of “shock and sadness” over the death of Friends star Matthew Perry
Fans of Friends actor Matthew Perry have spoken of their “shock and sadness” at the death of the hit US comedy’s “funniest” star.
The 54-year-old, who became a superstar in the role of comedian Chandler Bing in the series’ ten seasons, apparently died after drowning at his home in Los Angeles, US media reported.
Visitors to the Friends’ Experience in Dublin, Ireland – where sets, props and costumes from the show are on display – said his jokes and performances would live on.
Irma Varivoda, 18, from Bosnia and Herzegovina and living in Dublin, said: “So here we have all lost a friend.
“I was really shocked and sad, but honestly I think this was the best way to pay respect to him and come here, and we’ll miss him, but Chandler will live forever.” Rest in peace, Matthew. “
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The moment Matthew Perry denounced Peter Hitchens as a “complete weapon” during the Newsnight drug addiction debate
One of his most memorable television appearances outside of Friends was in 2013 when he debated addiction on the BBC’s Newsnight with drug policy reform advocate Baroness Meacher and controversial author and broadcaster Peter Hitchens.
“I know they work,” he said on the show. “People who go to drug court are 55 percent less likely to ever see handcuffs again.”
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Watch Matthew Perry’s most famous Friends scenes
Snippets of the actor’s best moments from the series have resurfaced following news that Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Saturday, October 28.
Throughout the show’s ten seasons, Chandler had many iconic scenes – from trying out new chairs with Joey to getting the last laugh with the show’s final line, at the request of Perry himself.
Watch Matthew Perry’s most famous Friends scenes
Matthew Perry’s portrayal of the sarcastic but vulnerable Chandler Bing on Friends made the sitcom star a household name. Snippets of the actor’s best moments from the series have resurfaced following news that Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Saturday, October 28. Throughout the show’s ten seasons, Chandler had many iconic scenes – from trying out new chairs with Joey to getting the last laugh with the show’s final line, at the request of Perry himself.
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Matthew Perry, the comic genius who wore his big, wounded heart on his sleeve
The “Friends” star’s performances were a masterclass in comedic timing. And in his life outside of Chandler Bing, he was disarmingly honest about his weaknesses and his struggles with addiction. Fiona Sturges acknowledges:
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The audio recording of Matthew Perry’s 911 call was released while the cause of death was investigated
A 911 call from Matthew Perry’s Los Angeles home on the night of his death suggested a “drowning” shortly before first responders arrived and found the actor lifeless in a hot tub.
Perry, the actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” was found dead in his hot tub in his Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Saturday. He was 54.
In the audio recording obtained by TMZ, a man can be heard saying over the radio, “Agent 23. Rescue 23. EMS 9. “In response to the drowning.” Other parts of the 16-minute clip have been hidden.
Caution tape was placed around the home, but law enforcement sources told TMZ that no drugs were found at the scene and no crime was suspected.
His official cause of death is still under investigation.
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Kathleen Turner “very sad for Matthew”: “He had a good heart”
Kathleen Turner says she is “very sad for Matthew” in a new interview after learning of the Friends actor’s death at his home on Saturday.
Recalling her TV son – Turner played Chandler Bing’s parents in “Friends” – she said: “He came to see one of my Broadway shows and came backstage. When he saw me he called out “Hey Dad” and everyone thought that was pretty cool. I think it was for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Turner saw Perry “for at least 10 years [ago] at some event. I liked him. He had a good sense of humor and a good heart. He liked other people, which is incredibly important to me, especially for an actor.
“It’s extremely sad considering how young [he was] and it’s a shame he couldn’t get more control.”
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Hank Azaria says Matthew Perry helped him get sober: He was so caring and generous
Hank Azaria said Friends co-star Matthew Perry helped him get sober and it was “heartbreaking” watching Perry struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.
Simpsons voice actor Azaria paid tribute to comedy actor Perry following news of his death at the age of 54.
The 59-year-old comedian and actor played Phoebe Buffay’s boyfriend David in the popular ’90s sitcom, while Perry played the funny and sarcastic Chandler Bing.
In a video posted to his Instagram page, Azaria described his friendship with Perry, saying they were like brothers.
“Matthew was the first friend I made in Los Angeles when I moved there,” he said.
“We did a pilot together…we became really good friends and were more like brothers for a long time.
“We drank a lot together, we laughed a lot together. We were there for each other in the early days of our careers and he was just as funny to me as he was on Friends and he was and other things, personally he was just the funniest man ever.
“And every night he was like a genius, he would start weaving comedy threads together just by hanging out – little joke here, joke there, joke here, joke there – and by the end of the night he would weave them all together. “ together in this crescendo of hilarity.”
Perry, who appeared in television series such as “The Odd Couple” and “Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip,” had spoken publicly about his recovery from opioid and alcohol addiction.
Azaria said: “I really loved him. Many of us who were close to him felt that we had long ago lost him to drugs and alcohol because there was so much suffering, as he documented in his autobiography.
“I had to pick up and put down the biography about eleven times, it was so painful for me to read.
“As his friend who loved him, I really knew he was suffering, but the details were just devastating, just physical, emotional, mental and psychological.
“You know, from a recovery perspective, I mean, I’ve been a sober guy for 17 years. I want to say that Matthew brought me in the night I went to AA.”
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Matthew Perry: Seven of the biggest revelations from the Friends star’s memoir
Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing was released on November 1, 2022, and in it, Perry wrote about his famous past relationships and his time on the hit sitcom that made him famous around the world.
However, Perry also dealt with his widespread addiction to alcohol and painkillers, which led to him visiting rehab 15 times over the course of his life and having a number of near-death experiences.
Here are seven of the biggest revelations from Perry’s memoir…
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