The death of Friends star Matthew Perry at the age of just 54 has sent shockwaves through the showbiz world.
Tributes have poured in following the death of the actor, who played Chandler Bing in the much-loved TV show, after reports emerged late Saturday night.
Matthew Perry cause of death ‘revealed’
The actor is said to have been found unresponsive in the hot tub at his Los Angeles home on Saturday. According to TMZ, Matthew is said to have died by an apparent drowning.
It’s said that the star played a two-hour game of pickleball, a racquet sport similar to tennis, on the morning of his death.
He returned home after the game, before sending his assistant out to run an errand.
When they returned, they are said to have found the much-loved actor unresponsive in the hot tub.
Police said they were initially called to the address for a cardiac arrest. It’s also been reported that no drugs were found on the scene.
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/sAGMLmu5ki
— Warner Bros. TV (@warnerbrostv) October 29, 2023
Now, the initial post-mortem results are ‘inconclusive’ and the cause of death is yet to be determined, according to US media reports.
Further investigations have been requested, including a toxicology report, before a determination will be made.
Tributes have been pouring in for Matthew. Actress Selma Blair captioned a pic of them together: “My oldest boy friend. All of us loved Matthew Perry, and I did especially. Every day. I loved him unconditionally. And he me. And I’m broken. Broken hearted. Sweet dreams Matty. Sweet dreams.”
Meanwhile, actress Paget Brewster, who played Chandler’s girlfriend Kathy in Season 4 of Friends, wrote on social media: “I’m so very sad to hear about Matthew Perry. He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after. Please read his book. It was his legacy to help. He won’t rest in peace though… He’s already too busy making everyone laugh up there.”
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