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Matthew Perry was an American-Canadian actor, comedian, and producer. He gained international recognition in the 1990s for playing Chandler Bing on the NBC television sitcom Friends (1994–2004).
In addition to starring in the short-lived television series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Perry appeared in several films, including Fools Rush In, Almost Heroes, The Whole Nine Yards, 17 Again, and The Ron Clark Story. In 2010, he worked in both voice-over and video games doing the voice of Benny in the video game Fallout: New Vegas.
Perry was co-creator, co-writer, executive producer, and star of the ABC sitcom Mr. Sunshine, which ran from February to April 2011. In August 2012, Perry began starring as Ryan King, a sportscaster, on the NBC sitcom Go On. The series was canceled on May 10, 2013. Perry co-developed and starred in the CBS sitcom The Odd Couple portraying Oscar Madison from 2015 to 2017. (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Matthew Perry died in October 2023 at the age of 54 from acute effects of ketamine, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner
By Danielle Bacher and Greg Hanlon Updated on June 25, 2024 05:25PM EDT
A law enforcement source tells PEOPLE its investigation into Matthew Perry's ketamine death is "nearing its conclusion" and police believe "multiple people" should be charged.
The source says the U.S. Attorney's Office will make the ultimate decision on whether or not to press charges.
The U.S. Attorney's Office responded "no comment" on Tuesday, June 25.
R.I.P! My Dear distant Cousin! (genetic line).
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Williamstown, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
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At home, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
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