Tributes have poured in on social media from former co-stars, celebrities and friends for Canadian-American actor Matthew Perry, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 54 after apparently drowning at his home in Los Angeles.
as the sarcastic and witty Chandler Bing on the sitcom friend, Mr. Perry has become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces and a beloved television star. Mr. Perry was born in Massachusetts and raised in Ottawa, where his mother, Suzanne, once served as press secretary to Pierre Trudeau. During his teenage years, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career.
Maggie Wheeler plays Chandler’s girlfriend Janice friendwrote on Instagram, “The joy you brought to so many people in your all-too-short life will always live on. I feel so blessed for all the creative moments we shared.”
Morgan Fairchild, who played Chandler’s mother Nora Bing, posted on X (formerly Twitter), “I’m shocked to lose such a talented young actor.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who attended elementary school with Mr. Perry, told I know that,” he wrote.
Gwyneth Paltrow posted a lengthy eulogy on Instagram, recounting how she first met Paltrow at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts in 1993.
on saturday night Adele took a moment He spoke with Mr. Perry about his performance as Chandler during a show in Las Vegas. “I’ll never forget that character,” she said. “He’s probably the greatest comedy character of all time.”
office‘ Rainn Wilson wrote on Instagram that Perry was a comedic genius. “Chandler was one of the greatest characters of all time, and his ability to spin slightly funny lines into absolute comedy gold was unparalleled,” he wrote.
Viola Davis said of Perry’s memoir on Instagram: Friends, Lovers, and the Big Scary ThingIn it, he spoke candidly about his struggle with addiction. The people who are seen by no one and are the ones who get thrown away the most. It was a gift. ”
Actor Selma Blair called Mr. Perry her “oldest boyfriend” on Instagram. “We all loved Matthew Perry, but especially me. Every day. I loved him unconditionally. And he is me. And I was broken.” I’m heartbroken. Sweet dreams, Matty. Sweet dreams.”
Friends and Warner Bros.’ official Instagram account wrote, “We are shocked to learn of Matthew Perry’s passing. He was a true gift to all of us.”
Canadian-American comedian Tom Green wrote in X: “He is one of the greatest success stories of talent to come out of my hometown of Ottawa, Canada.”
Actor Shannen Doherty, who co-starred with Mr. Perry in the TV series beverly hills 90210, wrote on Instagram “Our friendship has lasted a long time. A lifetime, really.”
Rumer Willis, whose father Bruce Willis starred opposite Mr. Perry in the 2000 crime comedy, posted on Instagram. The Whole Nine Yards, She said she met him on set when she was a child.. “He was very sweet and funny and was kind to my sisters and me. I think his physical comedy and that movie still makes me laugh so much. I know he brought a lot of joy to people with his comedy. May he rest in peace.”
Wendell Pierce, who collaborated with Mr. Perry strange coupleto X for two years, “Matthew Perry was my boss, colleague, and a generous, kind, and funny man. I am in my prayers and may he rest in peace.”
In X, the Ottawa Senators’ account describes Mr. Perry as “one of Ottawa’s proudest sons. of I’m the biggest hockey fan. ”
“Good luck, Matt. Thank you for being you. I hope you walk home peacefully through the stars,” Nancy Sinatra wrote in X.
Actor Christopher Lloyd wrote in X that Mr Perry’s death was “devastating news”. He’s such a great actor and human being. ”
Learn more about Matthew Perry:
Matthew Perry set television gold with his balance of sharp wit and pure heartache.
‘People can change, I’m living proof’: Matthew Perry on fame, addiction and harrowing memoir
