Matthew Perry, renowned for his role as Chandler Bing in the beloved series ‘Friends,’ has passed away at the age of 54. The Emmy-nominated actor died due to an apparent drowning at his residence in Los Angeles on Saturday. During his 10-season tenure on ‘Friends,’ Perry earned recognition as one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors. He shared the screen with Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, and David Schwimmer, forming the core of a group of friends in New York City. ‘Friends’ remains one of the most significant hits in television history, experiencing renewed popularity among younger viewers through various streaming platforms in recent years.

The show initially aired from 1994 to 2004, and in 2021, a reunion special hosted by James Corden generated immense anticipation among fans eager to see the cast reunited. However, the HBO Max reunion primarily featured the actors reminiscing about the show, rather than continuing their characters’ storylines.

Matthew Perry’s contribution to ‘Friends’ earned him one Emmy nomination, and he received two more for his appearances as an associate White House counsel on ‘The West Wing.’ In addition to his television success, Perry had notable roles in the film industry. He starred alongside Salma Hayek in the romantic comedy ‘Fools Rush In’ and shared the screen with Bruce Willis in the crime comedy ‘The Whole Nine Yards.’