American actor, Matthew Perry, best known for starring in the hit ’90s TV sitcom ‘Friends’, has died at the age of 54.
The actor, who played Chandler Bing in the popular sitcom, was found unresponsive in a hot tub at his house in Los Angeles, California.
Perry battled for years with addiction to painkillers and alcohol, and attended rehabilitation clinics on multiple occasions.
Friends, which followed the fortunes of six young friends living in New York City, aired from 1994 until 2004.
Its final episode was watched by 52.5 million in the US, making it the most watched TV episode of the 2000s.
The LA Times and TMZ, which first reported that Perry had died, said the actor
The producers of the sitcom, Warner Bros TV, said “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 statement read.
“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.”
