Matthew Perry, famous for his role as Chandler Bing in the TV show Friends, has passed away at 54. He was found unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home. Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004, was a massive success, with its final episode being watched by 52.5 million people. Perry’s portrayal of Chandler earned him an Emmy nomination in 2002.
Despite his fame, Perry battled addiction to painkillers and alcohol, which affected his memory of filming Friends. In recent years, he hadn’t watched the show. Friends co-stars and other celebrities paid tribute to him on social media.
Perry’s career extended beyond Friends, with roles in films like Fools Rush In and Almost Heroes. He also appeared in TV series, including The West Wing and Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip. His final significant TV project was a reboot of The Odd Couple.
Matthew Perry’s passing is a loss to fans and the entertainment industry.
