Tributes are pouring in for Matthew Perry, who has sadly died aged 54.
The actor, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on hit US sitcom Friends, died of an apparent drowning at his LA home.
The star was found unresponsive at his LA home, a representative for the actor and a law enforcement source say.
A source told SKY News that there was no apparent foul play and no confirmed cause of death. Only that “an investigation is ongoing”.
Tributes have been flooding in for the late actor since news of his death broke.
Maggie Wheeler, who played Chandler’s former flame Janice Hosenstein on Friends, shared a photo of herself and Matthew on Sunday.
She wrote: “What a loss.The world will miss you Mathew Perry . The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared. ♥️.”
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Morgan Fairchild, who played Chandler’s mom Nora Tyler Bing on Friends, tweeted: “I’m heartbroken about the untimely death of my “son”, Matthew Perry. The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock.”
“I’m sending love & condolences to his friends & family, especially his dad, John Bennett Perry, who I worked with on Flamingo Road & Falcon Crest. #RIPMatthew.”
A host of Friends fans have also paid tribute to Matthew.
One X user penned: “The One Where All Our Hearts Are Broken 💔💔. To borrow Janice’s saddest line – “Goodbye, Chandler Bing” 😭😭. Matthew Perry, 1969 – 2023.”
The One Where All Our Hearts Are Broken 💔💔
To borrow Janice’s saddest line – “Goodbye, Chandler Bing” 😭😭
Matthew Perry, 1969 – 2023 pic.twitter.com/sESJg6ge0j
— Jane-Elise Cherry (@jecherry_SP) October 29, 2023
Another wrote: “chandler bing made us ugly laugh when matthew perry was literally tearing apart in his real life. how could he not be special? i wish him relief. relief from all that he carried. it must have been heavy. this one will ache a little too much.”
A third commented: “they all mean so much for me i am always rewatching friends it seems like I really lost a relative or a friend, matthew perry managed to make us feel like we were friends with them.”
Meanwhile, a fourth tweeted: “Rest in Peace Matthew Perry, You provided millions of people all around the world with laughter and comfort. Thank you for being our Chandler Bing 🥺❤️🕊️.”
Rest in Peace Matthew Perry, You provided millions of people all around the world with laughter and comfort. Thank you for being our Chandler Bing 🥺❤️🕊️#MatthewPerry #Friends pic.twitter.com/MBpwwSq2mW
— Viraj (@Yours_Viru) October 29, 2023
FRIENDS has been my comfort show for so long. chandler was easily my fav character watching friends will never be d same again. rest easy, matthew perry, u sure left a mark on this world 🕊️ . I knw I didn’t knw u personally, but u made me so happy. ♥️#ChandlerBing #matthewperry pic.twitter.com/guuGFiDMcW
— Bhoomi (@causeofurbp) October 29, 2023
The Friends of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. hearing this sad news about Matthew Perry was a devastated one. The world has lost an icon who made people laugh even though he was in pain. You’ve been a good inspiration to everyone. You will forever be missed. Not matthew perry#matthewperry pic.twitter.com/sNjLRhUy9K
— Callmejohn (@Itsmejohn183) October 29, 2023
In case y’all weren’t aware, the awesome Keith Morrison, renowned host of Dateline, is Matthew Perry’s beloved stepdad. From what I know they had a very close and loving relationship.
Massive condolences to him, as well, and to all of Matthew’s family and Friends 😢 💔 pic.twitter.com/jrm0KpNdwv
— Justine (@SFBayAreaGirl) October 29, 2023
Damn. For 2 years Matthew Perry was my boss, my colleague, and a giving, kind, funny man. I pray and hope he is at peace. pic.twitter.com/lX2cav5NLs
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) October 29, 2023
Regardless of being aware of his demons with drink & drugs and despite the world facing humanitarian catastrophes & seismic challenges that threaten our very existence right now, it’s still a shock to wake up to news about the sad passing of a colossal talent like Matthew Perry. pic.twitter.com/v4nJ5We82q
— Omid Djalili (@omid9) October 29, 2023
Chandler Bing,
Chanandler Bong,
Matthew Perry 🖤🌹 pic.twitter.com/Mz01pZ3WYW— Inside Friends (@insidefriends) October 29, 2023
