Matthew Perry, the actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom Friends, died on October 28, 2023 at the age of 54. He was found in his Los Angeles home, according to a police spokesperson.
Perry's death was confirmed by his representative, who said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that I confirm the passing of Matthew Perry on October 28, 2023. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing."
The cause of death is still under investigation, but police said there is no evidence of foul play. Perry had a long history of substance abuse and struggled with addiction throughout his life. He was in rehab several times, and in 2018, he opened up about his addiction in a memoir.
Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1969. He began his acting career at a young age, appearing in several commercials and television shows. In 1994, he landed the role of Chandler Bing on Friends, which made him a household name.
Friends ran for 10 seasons and was one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. Perry's portrayal of Chandler, a sarcastic but lovable data analyst, was widely praised. He won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2002.
After Friends ended in 2004, Perry continued to act in television and film. He starred in the sitcom Mr. Sunshine from 2011 to 2013, and he had recurring roles on shows such as The Good Wife and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.
Perry was also a talented writer and producer. He co-created and starred in the sitcom Go On, which aired from 2012 to 2013. He also produced the sitcom The Odd Couple, which aired from 2015 to 2017.
Perry was a private person and rarely spoke about his personal life. He married actress Lizzy Caplan in 2016, but they divorced in 2020.
Perry's death is a loss to the world of entertainment and to his fans around the world. He was a talented actor and comedian, and he will be deeply missed.
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