The relatives of Matthew Perry, known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on “Friends”issued a statement on Sunday expressing their deep sorrow following his tragic death.
The actor’s body was found lifeless in his Los Angeles home, in a jacuzzi, which has moved countless followers of the series and members of the entertainment industry. Perry He was only 54 years old.
The official statement, issued by the beloved actor’s family, speaks of the enormous contribution of Perry to the world, both as an actor and a friend, and expresses his sorrow at the loss. The news of his death has generated a large number of reactions and expressions of affection from fans and colleagues in the industry.
The Los Angeles Fire Department made the sad discovery inside the jacuzzi at his home located in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood, near Malibu, after receiving an emergency call at 4:07 p.m. local time on Saturday.
The parents of Matthew Perry, Suzanne Perry and John Bennett Perry, accompanied by stepfather, Keith Morrisonwent to the scene shortly after the incident in search of more details about what happened.
The investigation remains ongoing, although police sources cited by the Los Angeles Times reported that no illicit drugs were found at the scene.
Los Angeles Police Department Captain Scot Williams, in charge of the homicide division, has indicated that it could take some time before knowing the exact cause of death. However, at the moment, there are no suspicions of suicide or murder.
Warner Bros. Television, the studio responsible for the production of “Friends” (1994-2004), was devastated to hear the news of Perry’s death and expressed his condolences to his family and followers.
For their part, his former colleagues from “Friends,” Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc have not yet made public statements about Perry’s death.. However, in 2021, they reunited for the commemorative documentary “Friends: The Reunion,” which aired on the HBO Max platform.
In addition to his role on “Friends,” Matthew Perry appeared in films such as “The Ron Clark Story,” “17 Again,” “Fools Rush In” and “The Whole Nine Yards,” sharing the screen with Bruce Willis. He also had roles in two Aaron Sorkin series, “The West Wing” and “Studio 60.”
Matthew Perry moves Hollywood
Colleagues of Matthew Perry, known for his role in “Friends,” shared tributes to the 54-year-old actor following his tragic death. Maggie Wheeler, who played Janice on the series, expressed her gratitude for the creative moments shared with Perry and said her joy will endure.
selma blair who played the role of Wendy in “Friends,” shared a photo with Perry on Instagram and mentioned that everyone in the cast was especially fond of the actor, feeling heartbroken over his loss.
Paget Brewsterknown for her character Kathy in the series, remembered Perry fondly and stated that her sense of humor will endure even in the afterlife.
Warner Bros. Television, the studio behind “Friends,” was devastated by the news of Perry’s death. and sent his condolences to the actor’s family, loved ones and followers.
The actress Octavia Spencernominated for an Oscar for her role in “Hidden Figures” (2016), expressed her enormous sadness at the loss of Perry and stressed that his legacy will live on in the memories of family, friends, television stars and millions of fans around the world.
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