Hollywood Mourns Matthew Perry’s Sudden Death

Hollywood Mourns Matthew Perry's Sudden Death

It was announced on October 28th, 2023 that actor Matthew Perry died at age 54. According to the Los Angeles Times, Perry was found dead in a hot tub at his home in Los Angeles. Police have reported that there have been no signs of foul play. “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother,” Perry's family wrote in the aftermath.

In 2022, Perry wrote a memoir about his addiction, sobriety, and the time he almost died titled, Friends, Lovers, and The Big Terrible Thing. He talks about his past romantic relationships and how we managed to sabotage them. While dating Julia Roberts, Perry was in awe that the beautiful movie star wanted to be with him. He knew that it could never last and was constantly doubting himself. To save himself from the embarrassment, he broke up with Roberts before she had the chance to do that to him. Matthew Perry predicted his death would be a "shock but no surprise." This is due to his addiction

Matthew Perry and Chandler Bing have been described as one and the same. The Chandler Bing we saw on our TV screens was much like the actor who played him. They were both sarcastic, charming, self-deprecating, and always looking for the next joke. Show creators, Marta Kauffman and David Crane released a statement saying, "From the day we first heard him embody the role of Chandler Bing, there was no one else for us." They called the moment they heard of the tragic news, "This truly is The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken," playing on the series famous episode titles.

Celebrity friends of Matthew Perry have taken to social media to mourn the actor's death including, Gwyneth Paltrow, Selma Blair and more.

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Morgan Fairchild played Chandler Bings mom on Friends. Her character was introduced in the first season when Chandler is embarrassed about her success in her steamy romance novel.

We always loved seeing Maggie Wheeler's character Janice on our screens, despite her "annoying" laugh. Our hearts go out to the entire Friends cast during this time.

Gwyneth Paltrow recalls the first time she met Matthew Perry 30 years ago. That "magical summer" will be a beautiful memory to have and remember Perry.

It's to be believed that Blair first met Perry on the set of Friends when she guest-started as one of his colleagues. Matthew Perry described Selma Blair as one of his dearest friends.

Perry often appeared on Rosie O'Donnell's talk show. The pair bonded over their love of comedy.

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Meredith Salenger and Matthew Perry both appeared in the 1988 film, A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon. She states that the two have known each other since they were 16.