Matthew Perry, known to play Chandler on Friends, has reportedly died at the age of 54, leaving fans around the world in shock.
Actor Matthew Perry passed away on Saturday, October 28, at the age of 54. As per reports, he was found dead in his jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home. The tragic news was first reported by TMZ. According to initial reports, the actor died because of an apparent drowning. However, official statements from the police and Matthew’s representatives have yet to be made. Matthew was best known for playing Chandler Bing on the super popular show Friends. The news of his death has left fans the world over in shock.
Taking to the microblogging site X, formerly known as Twitter, one person wrote, “#MatthewPerry is no more. Please tell me it’s untrue Rest in peace and make lots of FRIENDS and don’t stop cracking those jokes there. .” Another added, “Rest in Peace, Matthew Perry! Thank you for the endless laughs you gave us through Chandler Bing. You will be missed. #matthewperry.”
#MatthewPerry is no more. Please tell me it’s untrueRest in peace and make lots of FRIENDS and don’t stop cracking those jokes there.— Amrita Mukherjee (@TOONTRAFFIC) October 29, 2023
One fan wrote, “Say it isn’t so. Only 54. I just read his book. Dammit! RIP.” “A Part Of My Childhood Is No More!!! I’m Hating This News!!! #Chandler You Will Be Missed!!!,” wrote another fan.
Sabes que sembraste emociones bonitas en la gente, cuando todo el mundo honra a una persona. La noticia de la muerte de #MatthewPerry impacta a millones, por habernos contagiado con su arte.Triste momento… https://t.co/SmXgkwb9nz
— Verónica Cañas A. (@verocanas) October 29, 2023
A fan of Matthew’s posted, “I have no words to say. I literally just woke up and the first tweet I saw was about Matthew Perry. Too painful to talk about it #MatthewPerry #Friends #Chandler.” Another posted, “RIP #matthewperry millions lost a family member today. Back-to-back Friends episodes tonight #Friends.”
One person wrote in Spanish, “You know you planted beautiful emotions in people when everyone honours a person. The news of #MatthewPerry’s death impacts millions, for having impacted us with his art. A sad moment…” One person added, “I’m so sorry to hear that. He will always remain in our minds with his smile, his life away from fame, and his kindness. I’m really so so so sorry. We will always miss you .”
One of Matthew’s last appearances on screen was in 2021 when he joined the cast of Friends for a special reunion episode and revisited several iconic moments from the show.
offers our condolences to his family and fans.