Matthew Perry, ‘Friends’ Star and TV Legend, Dead at 54
Matthew Perry, the legendary sitcom star best known for playing Chandler Bing on “Friends,” has died at 54, the Los Angeles Times reports. The actor was reportedly found unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home in what is believed to be a drowning incident. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the death, but no foul play is currently suspected.
Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts in 1969, Perry moved to Los Angeles at the age of 15 to pursue a career in acting. He quickly rose to international stardom for “Friends,” which ran for 10 seasons on NBC between 1994 and 2004. The role earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2002, and the show continues to be remembered for having one of the great ensemble casts in sitcom history.
Following his success on “Friends,” Perry remained a fixture on America’s television screens for the remainder of his life.
Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts in 1969, Perry moved to Los Angeles at the age of 15 to pursue a career in acting. He quickly rose to international stardom for “Friends,” which ran for 10 seasons on NBC between 1994 and 2004. The role earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2002, and the show continues to be remembered for having one of the great ensemble casts in sitcom history.
Following his success on “Friends,” Perry remained a fixture on America’s television screens for the remainder of his life.
- 10/29/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
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