Off The Record
Matthew Perry Dead At 54 After Apparent Drowning
Law enforcement officials confirmed Sunday that “Friends” actor Matthew Perry was discovered dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home on Saturday. He was 54.
At around 4 o’clock in the afternoon, police were called to his residence after he was found lifeless.
The individuals, who spoke anonymously due to the ongoing inquiry, did not provide a specific cause of death. According to reports, no narcotics were discovered at the scene.
Moreover, according to police enforcement, they don’t think anything sinister happened. The Times’ request for response from Perry’s camp went unanswered.
LAPD robbery-homicide investigators are looking into the death.
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office will conduct an autopsy at a later time to identify the cause of death.
Warner Bros. Television Group, which produced “Friends,” released a statement to The Times expressing their “devastation” over the loss of 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.”
“We are incredibly saddened by the too soon passing of Matthew Perry,” NBC, which aired the series for all 10 seasons, said in its own statement to The Times. “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.”
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