Actor Matthew Perry unexpectedly passed away from a suspected accidental drowning in his hot tub on Oct. 28. The investigation of his death is still going on to determine what exactly happened and caused Perry’s death.
The awarding winning actor was best known for playing Chandler the sarcastic, witty friend on the hit ‘90s sitcom Friends. If you don’t already know, Friends is about six friends living in New York City and going through life’s trials and tribulations together. Chandler was the smart aleck friend who always had a sarcastic comment ready. His dry but charming sense of humor and personality is what made Chandler a fan favorite character. The way Matthew Perry portrayed Chandler is also what made him a fan favorite actor.
Although Friends is where he gained his fame, he also starred in hit movies throughout his career such as Fools Rush In and 17 Again. Since the ending of Friends in 2004, Perry continued to act in various movies and shows. In 2016, he wrote and starred in a play titled The End of Longing. His most recent notable appearance being the Friends: The Reunion, which took place in 2021.
In 2022, he released his memoir titled Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir, where he speaks about fame, his time on Friends, addiction, sobriety, and relationships. He was very excited for his upcoming book tour that was supposed to take place next month. He loved talking about and promoting his memoir in order to help people who struggle with problems similar to his. Since his recent death, his memoir has returned to being a no. 1 best seller.
When Perry was asked about how he wanted to be remembered he stated that he would rather be known for helping people than for his role on Friends. He was very candid about his drug and alcohol addiction problems that he suffered from for many years, including his time on Friends, before getting sober. He wanted to help people get sober from their addictions and maintain their sobriety.
Perry’s family, friends, cast members, and fans are truly devastated and shocked by his unexpected death. Fans have said that it feels like they are losing a real friend because of how close and attached they feel to him and his character. Fans also agree it will be hard to watch a comfort show like Friends again after Perry’s passing. Perry left us all with a meaningful legacy that will live on. Everyone can agree that he is gone way too soon. The world lost a great comedy legend and his iconic memory will live on forever.
