With a trembling hand and a heavy heart, I pen this article to inform all sitcom lovers that we have lost an irreplaceable gem today.
Today, we all woke up to the news that Matthew Perry was found dead in a jacuzzi after an apparent drowning. This is the same Matthew Perry who played the iconic Chandler Bing in the sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
It is an open secret that the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. star struggled with addiction throughout his life and even revealed to have spent upwards of $9 million trying to come out of the perilous trap. However, these struggles didn’t hinder him from delivering flawless performances on screen.
While we loved all six ‘friends’ in the iconic sitcom, the Chan Chan Man always had a special place in our hearts. He was never good at giving advice but would always interest you with a sarcastic comment.
Law enforcement sources have confirmed that Perry was discovered unresponsive at his home at around 4 p.m. The cause of death remains unknown, but initial findings don’t report any foul play or traces of drug abuse.
With the news of his death going public, bigshots from across the globe are expressing their grief for the profound loss.
Warner Bros., the Television Group that produced F.R.I.E.N.D.S., has come out and called the five-time Emmy nominee as a ‘comedic genius.’ Read their full statement below:
We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family. The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans.
NBC, the company that aired F.R.I.E.N.D.S. from 1994 to 2004, also released a statement:
We are incredibly saddened by the too soon passing of Matthew Perry. He brought so much joy to hundreds of millions of people around the world with his pitch perfect comedic timing and wry wit. His legacy will live on through countless generations.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. co-star Maggie Wheeler, who plays his on-and-off girlfriend Janice took to Instagram to pay him a final tribute:
Morgan Fairchild, who plays Chandler’s mom in F.R.I.E.N.D.S., also paid him a tribute on X (formerly Twitter). Read her tweet below:
Other celebrities who have paid him a final farewell include Mira Sorvino, President Justin Trudeau, Meredith Salenger, etc.
Read them below:
Perry’s legacy is engraved in the American culture and will continue to live on forever. Finally, all I can say is that the world will be a little less happy from now on.
Rest In Peace, Chandler Bing!
About F.R.I.E.N.D.S
F.R.I.E.N.D.S is an American television sitcom created by David Crane, and Marta Kauffman which aired on NBC. The ensemble cast includes Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry. The show ran from 1994 to 2004 for ten seasons. A reunion by HBO is currently in the works.
The highly anticipated reunion episode of TV Show Friends will air on HBO max on 27 May. The reunion will cast the main six characters, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry.
It follows six friends in New York navigating life and relationships through their 20s and 30s.
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