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Beloved Actor Matthew Perry Passes Away at 54, Fans and Friends Pay Tribute to the Late Star of ‘Friends’

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Key takeaways:

  • Beloved actor Matthew Perry was found dead on Saturday at the age of 54 in what appeared to be a drowning in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home.
  • Maggie Wheeler, who starred as Perry’s on-again, off-again girlfriend Janice in “Friends,” shared a tribute to the late actor via her Instagram.
  • Perry was known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit NBC sitcom “Friends” and his death has been met with an outpouring of love and support from fans and friends alike.

The world of entertainment is mourning the loss of beloved actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom “Friends.” Perry was found dead on Saturday at the age of 54 in what appeared to be a drowning in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home.

Maggie Wheeler, who starred as Perry’s on-again, off-again girlfriend Janice in “Friends,” shared a tribute to the late actor via her Instagram. Other actors and celebrities also publicly penned tributes for Perry.

In a statement following the actor’s death, his parents thanked his fans for their support. “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother,” Perry’s family said in a statement to People. “Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend.”

The cause of death remains unknown but an autopsy was performed and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office is awaiting toxicology results. Perry was found unresponsive in his hot tub at his Pacific Palisades home and police responded to a 911 call for a water rescue.

Perry was known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit NBC sitcom “Friends” and appeared in a promotional image for the show. His death has been met with an outpouring of love and support from fans and friends alike.

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