Published October 29,2023
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Matthew Perry’s household, pals and fellow celebrities on Sunday mourned the passing of the wise-cracking co-star of Nineties sitcom “Friends” who died at his Los Angeles dwelling in an obvious drowning this weekend.
“Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend,” Perry’s household informed People journal on Sunday in a press release.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother,” the household added. They thanked his followers by saying “You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.”
Perry, 54, was born in Massachusetts and largely raised in Canada after his mother and father divorced. He performed Chandler Bing for 10 seasons on “Friends,” and was discovered useless in a sizzling tub at his Los Angeles dwelling Saturday afternoon, media studies mentioned citing police.
Police informed the Los Angeles Times that Perry’s official “cause of death may not be known for some time, but at this point foul play is not suspected.”
The Los Angeles police declined to touch upon the case on Sunday and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office didn’t instantly return emails searching for remark.
‘GIFT TO US ALL’
The lead co-stars of “Friends,” – Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Courtney Cox – have but to publicly touch upon the passing of the co-star of the present that aired 236 episodes from 1994 to 2004, and stays extensively standard in syndication.
The collection made worldwide celebrities out of all castmates, who performed a close-knit group of younger adults who frolicked at one another’s residences and at “Central Perk,” a fictional Manhattan cafe.
The official “Friends” webpage on Instagram mentioned: “We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry’s passing. He was a true gift to us all. Our heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans.”
Singer Adele gave a tearful tribute to Perry and his Chandler character throughout her Las Vegas present on Saturday night time.
“I’ll remember that character for the rest of my life,” she mentioned because the viewers cheered, in line with the Los Angeles Times. “He’s probably the best comedic actor of all time,” she mentioned.
Many celebrities shared their ideas on social media this weekend, equivalent to actor Alyssa Milano, who described Perry as, “always the funniest person in the room.”
“Matty, remember when we used to go play bingo at that church in the valley?” she wrote. “You made me laugh that painful kind of laugh. A cry laugh. You made me cry-laugh.”
Milano starred within the 1988 film “Dance ’til Dawn” with Perry.
While Perry’s comedic aspect made him well-known, his private life was darkish as he suffered from alcohol and drug addictions, together with painkillers. He underwent a number of stints in rehab, together with whereas he was a solid member on “Friends.”
Perry wrote about his struggles for sobriety in his memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing”, which was revealed final autumn.
In his introduction to the e book, he wrote, “Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty. And I should be dead.”
Actor Rainn Wilson, who performed Dwight on “The Office,” mentioned on Instagram that Perry was “a genius,” including that “Chandler was one of the all-time great characters and his ability to spin a slightly funny line into absolute comedy gold was unsurpassed. Soar with the comedic angels, Matthew Perry. R.I.P.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr