LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Matthew 'Chandler Muriel Bing' Perry, the funniest of the 'Friends' passed away on October 28 at the age of 54. He was found unresponsive in a hot tub by the authorities who arrived at his residence at around 4 pm, according to Los Angeles Tims.
The cause of death has not yet been cited, and no drugs were found at the scene, sources report. No foul play is suspected either, and the investigation is undertaken by the Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery-homicide detectives.
The tragic news has fans of arguably one of the most popular sit-coms around the world going "SHUT UP. SHUT UP. SHUT UP,” and being at a loss for sarcastic comments, even though they are not great at advice. But it can undoubtedly be said that the guy who was "hopeless and awkward and desperate for love" did find it among the millions who still tune in to the reruns of the show after almost two decades since it finished its first run.
Warner Bros. and NBC react to the loss of Chandler Bing
Warner Bros. Television Group, which produced 'Friends,' released a statement which read, "We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family. The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans.”
The 10 seasons of the smash-hit sitcom were aired on NBC from 1994 to 2004. The network stated, "We are incredibly saddened by the too soon passing of Matthew Perry. He brought so much joy to hundreds of millions of people around the world with his pitch perfect comedic timing and wry wit. His legacy will live on through countless generations.”
Knowing Matthew Perry
In 2022, the actor wrote a memoir titled 'Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,' where he gave us an insight into the psyche of the person behind the icon, his life, stardom, and struggle with addiction.
Here are 10 memorable quotes that help us know the man who made us laugh till we cried.
"I think you actually have to have all of your dreams come true to realize they are the wrong dreams.”
"if you spend too much time looking in the rearview mirror, you will crash your car.”
“I’m not the biggest fan of confrontation. I ask a lot of questions. Just not out loud.”
“God is everywhere—you just have to clear your channel, or you’ll miss it.”
"(In high school) there was a group of cool kids and a group of really dorky kids, and I was probably the coolest of the really dorky kids."
"I learned to fall down early in life - I was like six - because I realized it was a way to make girls laugh."
“The man takes the drink, the drink takes all the rest.”
"I gravitate towards sort of broken characters who try to be better people."
“You are everything I never knew that I always wanted.”
“It is very odd to live in a world where if you died, it would shock people but surprise no one.”
