Matthew Perry, famous for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the beloved TV show Friends, has tragically passed away at the age of 54. The famous actor met an untimely end in a drowning incident at his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023.
Perry's decade-long role on Friends catapulted him to fame and solidified his status as one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. His portrayal, alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, and David Schwimmer, anchored the central group of friends against the dynamic New York City backdrop. Friends remains a timeless gem in television history, attracting viewers of all ages, especially younger ones, thanks to its recent revival on several streaming platforms.
Perry's portrayal of Chandler Bing showcased a delightful combination of irrepressible humor and an insatiable appetite for laughter. However, away from the spotlight, he wrestled with emotional challenges and a debilitating reliance on alcohol. Perry came out with a book entitled Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing in 2022, in which he discusses the myriad hardships he encountered throughout his life, his eventual triumph over alcoholism, and embracing a life of sobriety.
While we grieve the terrible loss, let's reflect on a selection of Matthew Perry's most famous quotes, that give us more insights into the man he was.
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