'Friends' star Matthew Perry dies at age 54, reports say

 

Friends' star Matthew Perry dies at age 54, reports say

Friends star Matthew Perry died at age 54 on October 29, 2023, according to reports. The cause of death is not yet known.

Perry was best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the NBC sitcom Friends, which aired from 1994 to 2004. He also starred in the films Fools Rush In (1997), Three to Tango (1999), and 17 Again (2009).

Perry struggled with addiction throughout his life. He checked into rehab for the first time in 1997 and again in 2001. In 2013, he opened up about his struggles in an interview with People magazine.

"I had a lot of anxiety when I was younger," Perry said. "I would drink or take Vicodin to try to calm myself down."

Perry's friends and colleagues have paid tribute to him following his death. Courteney Cox, who played Rachel Green on Friends, shared a photo of the two of them on Instagram with the caption, "I will miss you so much, Matthew."

 

Jennifer Aniston, who played Monica Geller on Friends, wrote on Instagram, "Matthew, you were the kindest, funniest, most generous person I've ever known. I'm so grateful to have had you in my life."

Lisa Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay on Friends, said in a statement, "I'm heartbroken. Matthew was my friend for over 30 years. He was one of the funniest people I've ever met. He was also a kind and compassionate person. I'm going to miss him terribly."

Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey Tribbiani on Friends, said in a statement, "I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Matthew Perry. We were friends for over 30 years. He was a great guy and a great actor. I'm going to miss him dearly."

 

Perry's death is a loss to the entertainment industry and to his fans around the world. He was a talented actor and comedian who brought joy to many people. He will be missed.

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In addition to his work in acting, Perry was also a successful businessman. He launched his own production company, Matthew Perry Productions, in 2003. He also wrote a book, "Honestly," about his struggles with addiction, which was published in 2012.

 

Perry was a philanthropist who supported a number of charities, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. He was also a vocal advocate for people with mental illness and addiction.

Perry's death is a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and addiction prevention. He was a talented and caring person who will be missed by many.