How did ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry die?

• How did Matthew Perry die?
• The mystery surrounding his cause of death.
• His iconic role as Chandler Bing on Friends.

Somber news took the world by surprise on the afternoon of Saturday, October 28 — Matthew Perry had passed away.

The actor, who rose to fame for portraying the character Chandler Bing on the series Friends, had just turned 54 years old this past August.

Immediately, condolences and farewell messages flooded social media from both his fans and various showbiz personalities.

So far, it remains unclear how Matthew Perry died.

Mourning the popular star

Through a statement, Warner Bros. Television Group confirmed the untimely passing of Chandler Bing from Friends.

«We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry,» they began.

The statement continues, «Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family.»

They also mention his powerful impact.

«His legacy will live on in the hearts of many people. This is a heart-wrenching day, and we send our love to his family, loved ones and fans.»

Who was Friends star Matthew Perry?

Matthew Langford Perry was born on August 19, 1969, in Williamston, Massachusetts.

He received an Emmy nomination in 2002 for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends. He was a talented actor.

Furthermore, he stood out in movies like The Whole Nine Yards and The Whole Ten Yards, as well as 17 Again.

He received nominations for both Emmy and Golden Globe awards, for his role in the film The Ron Clark Story, although he didn’t win.

A beloved television star

Friends first aired on September 22, 1994, on NBC and no one imagined the level of success it would achieve.

Alongside Matthew Perry, the series starred Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer.

As the series became in incredible success, the actors negotiated salaries of up to $2 million per episode during the final two seasons.

Despite Friends ending on May 6, 2004, it is still considered one of the greatest TV shows of all time.

How did Matthew Perry die?

According to the Los Angeles Times, Matthew Perry was found unresponsive in his Los Angeles, California home.

The actor died due to an apparent drowning incident. He was discovered unconscious in his hot tub and there were no signs of foul play.

The Robbery and Homicide Division of the Los Angeles Police Department is currently investigating how Matthew Perry died.

The actor’s body remains at the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy is pending.

Perry had a respiratory illness

According to Univision, it appears that there were no illegal drugs found in the house where actor Matthew Perry was found.

However, the police did find numerous medications, including antidepressants and anxiolytics, among others.

They also found medication for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The actor smoked for a significant part of his life.

Although this may take months, a toxicological examination will be conducted on Perry to determine if there were any drugs in his system.