Matthew Perry, ‘Friends’ star, dead at 54
Matthew Perry, the beloved actor who played Chandler Bing on the iconic 1990s sitcom “Friends,” has passed away at the age of 54. Perry died in an apparent drowning accident at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, October 28, 2023, according to the Los Angeles Times, citing law enforcement sources. The incident is currently under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police investigating Perry’s death
Police in Los Angeles are investigating Matthew Perry’s death after he was found dead in an apparent drowning accident at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday. The incident is currently under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Early life and career
Matthew Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, to an actor father named John Bennett Perry and a journalist mother named Suzanne Marie Morrison. His parents separated when he was only one year old, and he went to live with his mother in Ottawa, Canada. Perry’s mother later married Canadian-born broadcast journalist Keith Morrison. Perry has three maternal half-sisters named Madeleine, Caitlin, and Emily Morrison. His father went on to pursue his acting career in Los Angeles, while his mother became the press secretary for the then-Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Perry’s father appeared in films like “Independence Day,” “George of the Jungle,” and “Farewell to the King”. Perry also appeared in TV shows like “Falcom Crest” and “Magnum P.I.” while later also joining his son’s sitcom for a cameo.
Rise to fame
Being cast as affable and sarcastic Chandler on the sitcom “Friends” in 1994 made him famous. The quirky role earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination in 2002. He also enjoyed four other nominations for the prestigious TV acting award, including two for his turn as Joe Quincy on “The West Wing.”
Mathew Perry’s Dating history
Matthew Perry had several relationships with famous women such as Julia Roberts, Yasmine Bleeth, Lauren Graham and Lizzy Caplan. He also got engaged to Molly Hurwitz, a literary manager, in November 2020. However, they broke up in June 2021 after less than two years together.
Awards won by Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry has won several awards throughout his career. Here is a list of some of his notable awards and nominations:
- American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series for “Friends” (1996).
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for “Friends” (2002).
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for “Friends” (2003).
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Comedic TV Actor (2017).
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) for “Friends: The Reunion” (2021).
