The news of the legendary comical actor’s death has come as a shock to the entire globe. Not only his fans and followers are devastated but even the friends and co-stars of the actor have poured in condolences. Matthew Perry who is known for playing the role of Chandler Bing has passed away in an unfortunate accident. The late veteran actor has given a lot to his fans. His work in the sitcom has proved to be one of the most fruitful.
According to his representative, the 54-year-old actor, who gained popularity for playing the iconic Chandler Bing in the popular sitcom, ‘F.R.I.E.N.D.S.’ was discovered dead. It happened from what appeared to be a drowning accident. First responders were dispatched to Perry’s Pacific Palisades residence regarding a ‘water emergency.’ According to a spokesman for the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Friends’ Morgan Fairchild, who played Perry’s mother on-screen, posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) to express her shock at the news. Along with a heartfelt caption, she also dropped a throwback picture of the actor from the sets of the popular show. The photo has brought many of his fans to tears. This picture is from his character Chandler’s wedding with Monica. Check out the post below.
The Internet gets flooded with tributes for Matthew Perry:
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 pic.twitter.com/QWMsBVJEAr
— Morgan Fairchild (@morgfair) October 29, 2023
Meanwhile, Rumer Willis, whose father Bruce Willis costarred with Perry in the film, ‘The Whole Nine Yards’, posted a message on her Instagram Story stating, “I’m so sad to hear about Matthew Perry passing. When I was a kid I was on Set while he and my dad were doing whole nine and whole 10 yards. He was so kind and funny and sweet with my sisters and me. Also, I think his physical Comedy and that movie still make me laugh so much. I know he had many challenges in his life and brought a lot of joy to people with his comedy I hope he can rest peacefully.”
One of Perry’s classmates in Ottawa, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, posted on X, saying, “Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening. I know that people all across the world will always remember the joy he brought them. And I myself will never forget the games we used to play in the schoolyard. Matthew, I appreciate all of the laughs. You will be missed, and you were loved.”
A message or post from his lead cast on the iconic sitcom ‘F.R.I.E.N.D.S’ is much anticipated. Nevertheless, the actor has been receiving a lot of prayers and love from his friends and supporters in the industry.
