'Friends' Star Matthew Perry Dead At 54, Apparent Drowning Say Sources

The beloved “Friends” star was reportedly found dead in a jacuzzi at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon. Matthew Perry was 54.

Law enforcement sources told TMZ that first responders rushed to his home after receiving a call that a male was in cardiac distress. 

“We responded to the 1800 block of Blue Sail Rd for a death investigation on a male at 4:10 pm this afternoon. He was in his 50s,” the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement. 

Perry is known for his endearing role as Chandler Bing on the hit '90s sitcom.

Sources said no drugs were found at the scene and no foul play is suspected, though Perry had a troubled history with drug and alcohol addiction.

During the height of his “Friends” years, Perry was often in treatment. He did multiple stints in rehab during the entire decade he was filming the popular sitcom that ran for 10 seasons. Despite grappling with addiction, Matthew was in all 234 episodes, according to TMZ. His character was doubtless a fan favorite. “Mannerisms and lines of which have gone on to be recreated and spoofed by fans all over the world,” noted TMZ.

Opioid Addiction

Perry opened up about his addictions and struggles in his 2022 memoir  “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” in which he talked about getting hooked on opioids for pain following an accident.

PEOPLE called his memoir “heartbreakingly beautiful” filled with incredible highs and shattering lows. Perry had no children. He was single after calling off his engagement to Molly Hurwitz in 2021.

Message To His Fans And Friends

In his memoir, Perry apparently wanted his fans, family and friends around the world to know that he had dealt with his demons and was finally doing well, which makes his sudden death all the more tragic.

"I wanted to share when I was safe from going into the dark side of everything again," Matthew told PEOPLE. "I had to wait until I was pretty safely sober — and away from the active disease of alcoholism and addiction — to write it all down. And the main thing was, I was pretty certain that it would help people."

RIP friend.

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