Matthew Perry, one of the stars of the hit TV series Friends, has passed away at the age of 54, TMZ reported.
The actor drowned, according to the entertainment site.
Authorities responded around 4 p. m. to his home, where he was discovered unconscious, according to the L. A. Times.
First responders arrived at a home to respond to a call about cardiac arrest, according to reports.
The actor has a long and very public relationship with addiction.
Perry’s 10 seasons on “Friends” made him one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actors, along with Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer as part of a group of friends in New York City.
As Chandler, he played a sarcastic but insecure and neurotic roommate of Joey and Ross, played by LeBlanc and Schwimmer, respectively. By the end of the series, Chandler is married to Monica de Cox and they have a family, reflecting the adventure of the major cast, from single New Yorkers to married and family founders.
The series has been one of TV’s biggest hits and has been given a new lease of life (and discovered unexpected popularity among younger enthusiasts) in recent years on streaming services.
The series ran from 1994 to 2004. James Corden hosted a special reunion in 2021 and sparked a lot of interest in seeing the actors together again; The HBO Max reunion was one of the actors discussing the series and not a continuation of their characters. Stories. .
The Associated Press contributed to this report.