The cause of actor Matthew Perry's death at the age of 54 is suspected to be drowning.

Beloved 'Friends' Actor Matthew Perry, Known for Iconic Chandler Bing Role, Passes Away at 54 in Suspected Drowning Incident

 

Renowned for his iconic portrayal of Chandler Bing on the beloved TV series 'Friends,' actor Matthew Perry has tragically passed away at the age of 54. His death, according to reports, is believed to have resulted from a potential drowning incident.

 

Matthew Perry, celebrated for his unforgettable role as Chandler Bing on the beloved sitcom "Friends," has sadly left us at the age of 54. The news of Perry's passing was confirmed by law enforcement sources and initially reported by TMZ, leaving a deep void in the world of entertainment.

 

According to TMZ, Perry was found lifeless at a residence in the Los Angeles area on a Saturday. He was discovered in a jacuzzi, and no drugs were reportedly found at the scene. It is suspected that Perry may have drowned.

 

Responding to the incident, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department informed PEOPLE that officers were dispatched to Perry's residence after receiving a call regarding the death of a man in his 50s. However, the police had not yet officially confirmed the identity of the deceased at that time.

 

TMZ's sources also indicated that there was no evidence of foul play associated with Perry's passing. First-responders were called to the residence, as it appeared to be a case of cardiac arrest.

 

Born in the picturesque town of Williamstown, Massachusetts, on August 19, 1969, Matthew Perry's life journey was marked by both triumphs and challenges.

 

As a young adult, Perry journeyed to Los Angeles in pursuit of his dreams. After landing a few guest roles on television, he gained recognition for his recurring role as Chazz Russell on 'Boys Will Be Boys' from 1987 to 1988. Subsequent roles on 'Growing Pains' and 'Sydney' paved the way for his major breakthrough in 1994 when he became part of the cast of NBC's legendary sitcom, 'Friends.'

 

Amidst his remarkable professional accomplishments, Perry grappled with personal demons, notably addiction. He sought treatment for substance abuse in 1997 and again in 2001. In a candid interview with Britain's BBC Radio 2 in 2016, Perry revealed that he had no memory of filming seasons 3 through 6 of 'Friends.'

 

In a 2013 PEOPLE cover story, the actor acknowledged his history of alcohol and Vicodin abuse, the latter prescribed after a 1997 jet ski accident. Perry confessed, "I had a big problem with alcohol and pills, and I couldn't stop. Eventually, things got so bad that I couldn't hide it, and then everybody knew."

 

Yet, something within him "clicked." He transformed his former Malibu beach residence into Perry House, a men's sober living facility, marking a pivotal chapter in his own life's narrative.