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Actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom Friends, was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Wednesday at the age of 54. The cause of death is still under investigation, but police believe it may have been an accidental drowning.
Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, on August 19, 1969. He began his acting career as a child, appearing in commercials and television shows such as Growing Pains and Charles in Charge. In 1994, he landed his breakthrough role as Chandler Bing on Friends. The show was a huge success, and Perry became one of the most popular actors on television.
Perry struggled with addiction and mental health issues throughout his life. In 2001, he checked into rehab for the first time. He went back to rehab several times over the years, and he was open about his struggles in public.
In recent years, Perry had returned to acting. He appeared in the TV shows The Good Wife and Go On, and he had a recurring role on the CBS sitcom Mom. He also had a successful stage career, appearing in productions of The Odd Couple and The Heidi Chronicles.
Perry’s death is a loss to the acting community and to his fans. He was a talented actor and a funny man. He will be missed.
Quote from Perry’s friend and co-star Jennifer Aniston:
“Matthew was one of the kindest, funniest, most giving people I’ve ever known. He was a true friend, and he will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
