Key takeaways:
- Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom “Friends”, has died at age 54.
- Perry was found deceased at a home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles after police responded to a 911 call for a water rescue.
- The actor’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow actors alike, who have taken to social media to express their condolences.
Acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the long-running sitcom “Friends,” has died at age 54.
Perry was found deceased at a home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles after police responded to a 911 call for a water rescue Saturday afternoon, an LAPD watch commander confirmed to CBS Los Angeles station KCAL News.
TMZ and The Los Angeles Times reported that the actor was found dead in his jacuzzi at his home in L.A. from what appears to be a drowning incident. The exact cause of death has not been cited, and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery Homicide detective is examining the death.
Perry rose to fame with his role as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” beloved for his eccentric mannerisms and quirky personality, quickly becoming a fan favorite on the show that ran for 10 seasons. In a 2015 interview with CBS News, Perry said of his time on “Friends”, “It’s great, it’s a wonderful time in my life.”
The actor’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow actors alike, who have taken to social media to express their condolences. Perry’s death is a great loss to the entertainment industry and he will be remembered fondly for his iconic role on “Friends”.
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