Veteran actor Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on the NBC hit sitcom Friends, has reportedly died at the age of 54.
The Los Angeles Times cited law enforcement to confirm news of Perry’s death, as he was reportedly found in unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home Saturday. There is no sign of foul play, per the report.
Perry appeared on various television shows to start his acting career, ranging from sitcoms like Charles in Charge and Boys Will be Boys to dramas like Beverly Hills, 90210 and Highway to Heaven.
His big break came by playing Bing on Friends, which debuted in 1994 and became one of the defining television series of the 1990s. It was part of the famed NBC Thursday night “Must See TV” lineup alongside classics like Seinfeld, Frasier, Will & Grace and Scrubs.
Perry received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for playing Bing in 2002, and he won a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of Friends‘ ensemble in 1996.
Outside of Friends, Perry’s career also featured a starring role on Aaron Sorkin’s short-lived Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, a starring role on CBS’ revamp of The Odd Couple and feature film roles in The Whole Nine Yards, Fools Rush In, Almost Heroes, Serving Sara, The Ron Clark Story and 17 Again.
He reappeared with his old Friends co-stars on a Max reunion special in 2021 and published a book, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir, in 2022, which detailed in part his struggles with addiction.
With Perry’s portrayal of Bing being one of the most beloved sitcom performances of all time, many fans of the show responded to news of Perry’s death with sadness and fond remembrances of his acting.
We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry’s passing. He was a true gift to us all. Our heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans. pic.twitter.com/Xv6HkpSEBl
— FRIENDS (@FriendsTV) October 29, 2023
thank you matthew perry for giving us chandler bing 😭 you and he will never be forgotten 🩷 pic.twitter.com/TbIJpZ03cO
— anna (@beauxarlen) October 29, 2023
Matthew Perry was all of our friend to the end. This one hurts. RIP. pic.twitter.com/SZKwyHI2ZN
— Joe Russo (@joerussotweets) October 29, 2023
Absolutely stunning loss. Matthew Perry was such a good man, terrific actor and kind human being. I will miss him with all my heart. pic.twitter.com/HJSrScGTZg
— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) October 29, 2023
Rip Matthew Perry ❤️🫶 you made me love friends pic.twitter.com/LA4DctqkjI
— Stephen (@StephenbMata) October 29, 2023
Rest in Peace Matthew Perry. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/06K1XjO0bi
— Timeless Sports (@timelesssports_) October 29, 2023
Matthew Perry was a diehard Toronto Blue Jays fan and insisted that Chandler always have a Jays hat in his office.
Gone too soon, man. RIP pic.twitter.com/aaVcnZlKMh
— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) October 29, 2023
Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, has sadly passed away at the age of 54. pic.twitter.com/RfSVZDakBy
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) October 29, 2023
matthew perry has sadly passed away at the age of 54.. rest in peace.
pic.twitter.com/LiSAumuAuD— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) October 29, 2023
An absolute icon & legend, this sucks💔
Rip Matthew Perry aka Chandler Bing pic.twitter.com/2vUmMoBRRF
— Ock (@OcksWRLD) October 29, 2023
watching friends for the first time and falling in love with chandler bing is something i will forever hold dearly. one of the best characters on television, and one of the best actors to play it. im beyond distraught. matthew perry was too young. this is heartbreaking pic.twitter.com/S1AAdEzswl
— carlos (@svlmonskinrolls) October 29, 2023
rest in peace to the man who played one of my favorite characters of all time. matthew perry was able to put a smile on my face when no one else could and i’ll remember his impact he had on me and his legacy forever. pic.twitter.com/kr2WbK6Wpa
— via (@isabelsconnie) October 29, 2023
I am lost for words. Matthew Perry is dead at the age of 54, after an apparent drowning. 💔 pic.twitter.com/yvfOwnHrRX
— no context chandler bing (@NoContxtBing) October 29, 2023
chandler has always been such a comfort character growing up, i can't believe matthew perry is gone 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/VfDVCGGkw0
— ✭ kate has ootw tv on repeat (@lovqains) October 29, 2023
Here’s my favorite moment from the ‘Friends’ reunion in 2021 – Matthew Perry talking about the special bond he shared with his co-stars: pic.twitter.com/q2q2e1KPWr
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) October 29, 2023
RIP Matthew Perry. His talent was a gift to us all ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1JQXLTKoKp
— Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) October 29, 2023
What a tragic piece of news to read. My heart goes out to his loved ones and long time cast mates. https://t.co/86iruEP5G0
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 29, 2023
