Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry was born on 19 August 1969 in Massachusetts, USA. He began his career in acting in the 1980s. He only reached the peak of his fame while playing in ‘Friends’ with Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer.
In the series, Perry plays Chandler Bing, a funny and sarcastic man who works in advertising. Chandler is also known as the husband of Monica Geller (Cox) and best friend of Joey Tribbiani (LeBlanc). Chandler often makes the audience laugh with his hilarious jokes.
Apart from ‘Friends’, Perry also starred in several other films and series, such as ‘The Whole Nine Yards’, ’17 Again’, ‘The Odd Couple’, and ‘The Kennedys After Camelot’. He has also made guest appearances on several popular shows, such as ‘The Simpsons’, ‘Scrubs’, and ‘Cougar Town’.
The Dark Side Of Matthew Perry
But behind his success and popularity, he also has a dark side that is rarely known to the public. For years, he struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, which took a toll on his health and career.
Perry started drinking alcohol from a young age, as a way to deal with anxiety and inferiority. He admitted that he felt more confident and funny when he was drunk. However, this habit got worse when he was involved in a car accident in 1997, which caused him to suffer broken bones and spinal injuries. To relieve the pain, he was prescribed painkillers containing opioids, such as Vicodin and Percocet.
These drugs made Perry addicted, and he began consuming them excessively. It also mixes it with alcohol, which increases the risk of overdose and organ damage. Perry experienced drastic weight loss, extreme mood swings, and memory problems. He was often absent from filming Friends, and the quality of his acting declined. He doesn’t even remember some seasons of the show.
Perry tried to recover from his addiction by entering several rehabilitation centers. He also received support from family, friends and co-workers. However, the recovery process was not easy, and he experienced several relapses. He also faced other problems, such as divorce, depression, diabetes and kidney failure.
Cause of Death of ‘Friends’ Star Matthew Perry
Sources initially said that Friends actor Matthew Perry had drowned in his hot tub, but it was later claimed he had collapsed shortly after a two-hour game of pickleball. https://t.co/aSKhQllOM0
— news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) October 29, 2023
Matthew Perry, the actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the comedy series ‘Friends’, died on Saturday, October 28 2023. The source above said that ‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry had drowned in his hot tub, but it was later claimed that he collapsed shortly after playing pickleball for two hours. Officers found no signs of violence on his body.
Matthew Perry Wrote a Book entitled ‘Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing’
In 2022, Perry published a memoir entitled ‘Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing’. In this book, Perry tells the story of how he met and became friends with the cast of Friends, one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. He also revealed his complicated love relationships with several famous women, such as Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, and Courteney Cox. However, behind his success and fame, Perry also faced a big problem that threatened his life: drug and alcohol addiction. He told how he struggled with his addiction, including the time he had to go to a rehabilitation center and hospital. This book is an honest and touching confession from a star who tries to find the meaning of life amidst hardship and sadness.
The other ‘Friends’ stars also expressed their condolences for Perry’s death. They knew Perry as a talented actor, kind friend and extraordinary human being. They also said that they will always remember Perry as part of the ‘Friends’ family.
Matthew Perry has passed away, but his legacy as the star of ‘Friends’ will live on forever. He will always be remembered as Chandler Bing, the funny guy who made us laugh and be happy.
