Matthew Perry è morto, la star di Friends aveva 54 anni

Matthew Perry è morto. Aveva 54 anni.

Noto per il ruolo di Chandler Bing in Friends, secondo gli ultimi aggiornamenti è morto a casa a Los Angeles dopo aver fatto attività fisica sabato mattina. Tornato a casa verso l’alba dopo una partita di pickleball di due ore, ha mandato il suo assistente a fare una commissione. Quando l’assistente è tornato, circa due ore dopo, ha scoperto Matthew privo di sensi… e ha chiamato il 911.

Inizialmente era trapelato che l’attore è stato trovato morto, probabilmente affogato nella vasca idromassaggio. Secondo le fonti delle forze dell’ordine di TMZ i primi soccorritori si sono precipitati per una chiamata per arresto cardiaco. Non sono state trovate droghe sulla scena e al momento non si sospetta un omicidio.

Nel corso degli anni l’attore ha combattuto con problemi di dipendenza da sostanze, in particolare alcol e antidolorifici. Ha sofferto anche di altri problemi di salute che a volte hanno richiesto ricoveri in ospedale, tra cui una perforazione gastrointestinale da cui si è ripreso.

La carriera

Perry ha interpretato il ruolo di Chandler Bing per le 10 stagioni (234 episodi) di Friends, e ha partecipato alla reunion del 2021. In passato Perry ha dichiarato che lo show gli ha cambiato la vita:

“Sono stati comprensivi e pazienti. Si può dire che (fare il programma) mi abbia salvato”.

Negli anni è apparso in numerosi film come The Whole Nine Yards, 17 Again, Fools Rush In, Three to Tango e serie tv come Beverly Hills, 90210, Ally McBeal, The West Wing e Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Non recitava dal 2017. L’anno scorso Perry ha pubblicato la sua biografia ‘Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing‘ in cui ha raccontato le sue battaglie personali, rivelando che la co-star Jennifer Aniston lo ha affrontato riguardo al suo alcolismo mentre lavoravano a Friends. Aveva scritto:

“L’avevo dimenticata da tempo – da quando aveva iniziato a frequentare Brad Pitt, stavo bene – e avevo capito esattamente quanto a lungo guardarla senza che fosse imbarazzante, ma comunque, essere affrontato da Jennifer Aniston è stato devastante. Ed ero confuso”.

Ha continuato:

“Come fai a dirlo? Ho detto. Non ho mai lavorato da ubriaco. Ho cercato di nasconderlo…”

prima che la Aniston gli rivelasse che lei e il resto del cast riuscivano a sentirgli addosso l’odore dell’alcol.

Matthew non si è mai sposato, ma diversi anni fa è stato brevemente fidanzato con Molly Hurwitz.

Le reazioni

 

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A high school classmate died today. So sad. Gone too soon. RIP pic.twitter.com/cNZwAly7fv

— Melissa Rivers (@MelRivers) October 29, 2023

Oh no!!! Matthew Perry!! You sweet, troubled soul!! May you find peace and happiness in Heaven, making everyone laugh with your singular wit!!!

— Mira Sorvino (@MiraSorvino) October 29, 2023

I’m so very sad to hear about @MatthewPerry. He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after. Please read his book. It was his legacy to help. He won’t rest in peace though.. He’s already too busy making everyone laugh up there.

— paget brewster (@pagetpaget) October 29, 2023

Happy trails to you, Matt. Thanks for being you. Wishing you a peaceful journey home through the stars.

If you loved Matthew Perry as I did read his book. You will learn a lot about him. pic.twitter.com/CUHzTCQXBR

— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) October 29, 2023

 

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For 236 episodes of “Friends” spanning an entire decade, Matthew Perry fashioned one of the most memorable sitcom characters of his generation in Chandler Bing. But outside that apartment and the coffee shop, Matthew always seemed to be fighting multiple battles. RIP good sir. pic.twitter.com/6aEA2CpmJH

— Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) October 29, 2023

 

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Sending love to my friends @JeffreyKlarik & David Crane and his cast mates. Matthew Perry was one of those actors all of us loved and admired, he had so much talent. Heartbroken he’s been taken so soon. Rest in peace Matthew.

— Sean Maguire (@sean_m_maguire) October 29, 2023

RIP MATTHEW PERRY

I am really so sorry to hear of the death of actor Matthew Perry. I am such a big fan of #Friends (I’ve been wearing a Friends shirt the past two days ) and Perry’s Chandler Bing character was the one I identified with most. My heart goes out to his family,… pic.twitter.com/vORR8e3BJq

— Mick Foley (@foleyispod) October 29, 2023

Shocked and saddened to just hear about the passing of Matthew Perry in a tragic drowning. He is one of the many talented and incredible success stories from my hometown of Ottawa Canada. Rest in peace Matthew.

— Tom Green (@tomgreenlive) October 29, 2023

Such sad news about Matthew Perry. RIP.

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) October 29, 2023

RIP Matthew Perry, 54.
The Friends star was a great actor, but by his own admission, a very tormented guy. His recent autobiography about his addiction-ravaged life was one of the most powerful, honest and revealing I’ve ever read. Such sad news. pic.twitter.com/RxAA1V1fr6

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 29, 2023

Matthew Perry was all of our friend to the end. This one hurts. RIP. pic.twitter.com/SZKwyHI2ZN

— Joe Russo (@joerussotweets) October 29, 2023

I’m so saddened by Matt’s death. My love goes out to his family, friends, colleagues and fans. https://t.co/uXPpQvI4FN

— Dave Foley (@DaveSFoley) October 29, 2023

 

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Our #OddCouple family suffered a great loss today. The entire entertainment world has. I am too sad about the news to say more than this: @mattyperry4 was a sweetheart who deserved more peace in this life. 54 is too young to go. We love you, Matty! #RIPMatthewPerry pic.twitter.com/oUG7UQAHDz

— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) October 29, 2023

So sad to learn about Matthew Perry’s death. He was one of the funniest people I knew. It was hard to watch him struggle with his alcoholism over the years. But he was courageous in the fight and helped a lot of people by going public with his battles. He was loved by so many.

— Chad Lowe (@ichadlowe) October 29, 2023

Awful news. RIP brother. https://t.co/8I0zj1dg1P

— Josh Charles (@MrJoshCharles) October 29, 2023

Very sad about Matthew Perry. He was so much fun to work with; and yet so serious about his craft. pic.twitter.com/PHmuaBpSZO

— Robert King (@RKing618) October 29, 2023

Matthew Perry invited me to his home once to join in the celebration of the LA Kings winning the Stanley Cup. He couldn’t have been nicer. A truly deep loss.

— Stuart Levine (@Stus_Views) October 29, 2023

Matthew Perry’s performance in FRIENDS was Emmy worthy. A performance in a show that defines my adolescence. Thank you, sir, for the many laughs. May you rest easy. https://t.co/nD8GrTYrV3

— Steven Canals (@StevenCanals) October 29, 2023

Please never hesitate to reach out to people you know who may be struggling

Or even just to reach out and check in

We all go through our battles, it’s hard to work outside of yourself, I know

But if you can, do it. Someone may for you

I didnt know him but felt like I did…

— kevinbiegel (@kbiegel) October 29, 2023

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