Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated ‘Friends’ star, dead at 54

“Friends” star Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose sarcastic, but lovable Chandler Bing was among television’s most famous and most quotable characters, has died at 54.

Matthew Perry, who you might know as Chandler Bing from the popular show "Friends," has sadly passed away at the age of 54. He was found dead in his home in Los Angeles, and the exact cause of his death is still under investigation.

Matthew Perry played Chandler on "Friends," and this character was known for his quick wit and humor. He was a close friend of Ross and Joey in the show, and he often said funny things in awkward situations. The show "Friends" ran for ten seasons, and it made Matthew Perry one of the most famous actors in Hollywood. He acted alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, and David Schwimmer.

Matthew Perry was very open about his struggles with addiction, and he even wrote a memoir about it in 2022. In his book, he talked about the pressure he felt to make people laugh and how it affected his life.

"Friends" was a huge success, and the cast even banded together to get a million dollars per episode in the later seasons. Many guest stars from the show have paid tribute to Matthew Perry on social media.

In recent years, "Friends" has become popular with a new generation of fans through streaming services.

Matthew Perry's book became the number one bestseller on Amazon after his passing, showing the impact he had on people.

While he was battling addiction, he continued to act in different roles, but none brought him as much fame as Chandler from "Friends."

He also had roles in movies like "Fools Rush In" with Salma Hayek and "The Whole Nine Yards" with Bruce Willis.

In 2015, he played Oscar in a reboot of "The Odd Couple." He loved performing in front of a live audience and realized how much he missed it.

Matthew Perry was born on August 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts. His father is actor John Bennett Perry, and his mother, Suzanne, served as the press secretary for the Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. She is now married to "Dateline" correspondent Keith Morrison.