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Matthew Perry, best known for his role on hit US sitcom Friends, has died of an apparent drowning at his home, a representative for the actor and a law enforcement source say.
The actor was 54 years old.
A 911 call was received by Los Angeles Police, at 4.07pm local time (12.07am UK time).
The incident at the star’s Pacific Palisades home in LA was treated as a water rescue, a law enforcement source said.
The source said there was no apparent foul play and no confirmed cause of death. An investigation is ongoing.
Perry in 2022. Pic: AP
Perry launched to fame for his role on 1990s sitcom Friends, alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer.
The hit show followed the close-knit group living in New York, with Perry playing Chandler Bing, who became known for his use of sarcastic one-liners.
The cast of Friends
The show ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004.
Around a year ago, Perry embarked on a press tour for the release of his memoir, Friends, Lovers, And The Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir.
In which, he added to revelations about his battle with addiction, including a near-death experience in 2019 after his colon burst as a result of his use of opioids.
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Aerial view of Matthew Perry’s home
Born in Massachusetts, Perry was raised in Ottawa, Canada and moved to LA to pursue an acting career at the age of 15, according to Variety. He joined the cast of Friends at the age of 24.
He received one Emmy nomination for his role as Chandler, and a further two for appearances on political drama television series The West Wing.
Perry had several other notable film roles, starring opposite Salma Hayek in the 1997 romantic comedy, Fools Rush In, and opposite Bruce Willis in the crime comedy The Whole Nine Yards in 2004.
Perry with Friends co-stars Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston
In 2021, Perry appeared alongside his Friends co-stars for a reunion special.
Hosted by James Corden, the original cast members visited old sets, including the Central Perk coffee shop, re-enacted some scenes and discussed the continuation of their character’s storylines.