Mathew Perry was arguably one of the greatest actors to ever grace our screens. Perry rose to fame with his iconic role as Chandler Bing in the sitcom Friends. Spanning over ten seasons, the American actor gave an unforgettable performance that will go down as one of the most iconic performances on TV. After enjoying an incredibly successful and lustrous career, Matthew Perry died at the age of 54. A saddening news that has shaken the world to its core.

As the world mourns the loss of an incredible entertainer, here is everything you need to know about the tragic event.

How did Mathew Perry die?

Mathew Perry took his final breath in his Los Angeles home on Saturday. TMZ first reported the news and revealed that the Friends alumni was found dead after apparently drowning in his jacuzzi. However, the exact reason for the actor’s death has not been unveiled so far. The reports state that Perry had returned to his house after a 2-hour round of pickle ball. Upon returning, the actor sent his assistant to run an errand. However, after the assistant came back nearly 2 hours later, he discovered the actor was unconscious and immediately called 911.

The authorities rushed to the actor’s house at around 4 p.m. where they found him unconscious, lying in his jacuzzi. Initially, the first responders rushed on, thinking it was a case of cardiac arrest. The reports further state that the grounds on where the tragic incident took place are unclear. Despite having a history of substance abuse, sources have revealed that there were no drugs or chemicals found at the scene. Moreover, they have cleared the air and stated that “no foul play” was involved. As of late, the authorities are yet to discover what Perry was doing prior to his death and investigations are underway.

Perry was undeniably one of the funniest among the Friends ensemble. His character, Chandler Bing, was massively loved and to this day fans have been recreating his iconic one-liners online. Meanwhile, some of his nears and dears have expressed their condolences on the tragic news.

Hollywood A-listers react to the tragic death of the Friends alumni

Mathew Perry’s tragic death has shocked the fans and the film fraternity alike. The event has sparked an outpouring of public grief around the world. One of the first celebrities to react to his death was Maggie Wheeler. The American actress who starred alongside Perry in the popular sitcom Friends took to Instagram with a heartfelt note. Wheeler shared a throwback picture of the duo as she penned, “The world will miss you, Matthew Perry.“

Selma Blair also paid her tributes to the late actor. Blair was one of the closest friends of Perry in Hollywood and the actress could not hold her emotions back during this moment of grief. Sharing a recent picture with Perry, the Cruel Intentions star called him her oldest boyfriend as she expressed her love for the actor. Devastated as she was, Blair concluded, “Sweet dreams Matty. Sweet dreams.“

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