Matthew Perry has died at age 54.
TMZ says the “Friends” star drowned in his jacuzzi. They also say no drugs were found around him.
Perry battled many addictions, substance and otherwise. He wrote a wry, telling autobiography last year and said he’d finally overcome his demons.
During “Friends,” Perry’s weight and appearance zig zagged back and forth as he tried to film the hit show without missing an episode. He co-starred with David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow.
Perry had no success beyond “Friends” once the show was over despite some efforts. He starred in a half baked adaptation of “The Odd Couple” on TV, and wrote an off Broadway play that he also starred in. The book brought him back to the spotlight but since then not much had been heard from him.
What a shame. He was so quick witted and witty, with great comic timing. His friends obviously loved him but he could not rise above his illnesses. Watching “Friends” reruns will never be the same.
