LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Matthew Perry was last seen in public exactly one week before he died on October 28. The 'Friends' actor was spotted leaving a West LA eatery, enjoying a day in the company of a friend, reported TMZ.
The eatery, called Apple Pan, is a popular spot for burgers, sandwiches, and pies. Perry was seen walking out of the establishment on October 21 with a male friend who was carrying a takeout bag.
Perry was observed sporting a goatee that day, giving him a very different look than the one fans were used to and loved. However, he seemed to be doing well overall.
Matthew Perry's final Instagram post was from his hot tub
Perry posted for the last time on Instagram 6 days prior to his death. It was a photograph of him sitting in a hot tub with his headphones on, along with the caption, "Oh, so warm water swirling around makes you feel good? I'm Mattman."
In an eerie happenstance, the 54-year-old actor was found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home on October 28. Authorities, who discovered his unresponsive body in the evening, have not yet officially stated the cause of death.
No drugs were found at the scene, according to the Los Angeles Times. Matthew had once struggled with drug addiction and alcoholism, about which he opened up in his 2022 memoir, 'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing'.
Officials do not suspect any foul play, but the investigation into the death is undertaken by the Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery-homicide detectives.
Internet continues to mourn Matthew Perry
Netizens have poured out their grief upon the death of 'Ms Chanandler Bong' on various social media platforms including X, as the following tweets demonstrate.
"I feel sad ? because in recent times when I have seen his image, I’ve felt that this man was very unhappy and in a never-ending struggle. May he rest in peace now. The suffering is over," a tweet read.
"I will always be in awe of people who spend their lives making others smile and laugh while they themselves are suffering. I hope he knew how loved he was at every single point of his life. I hope he knew how grateful we are for the vibrancy he brought Chandler & other characters," another said.
"Those years had been hard on him. Drugs, pills, alcohol. I watched a lot of FRIENDS, I hope he's feeling at peace now," someone else noted.
"Matthew Perry I am saddened by your passing. Just remember we were always by your side through every life struggle! You were strong, funny, open to fans, humble, a true friend no matter what issues you were going through. We love you and always will. Rest in peace my FRIEND!" another wrote.
"Sad beyond words… Thank you for making us laugh all these years! RIP Matty! ????" a tweet read.
