Speaker 1 (00:00):
Tonight, new details surrounding the death of beloved actor, Matthew Perry. The star found unresponsive in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home Saturday, from an apparent drowning according to the LAPD.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Respond to the drowning.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
NBC News learning that authorities received a 911 call just after 4:00 PM on Saturday about a water emergency at a California residence. Law enforcement sources telling NBC News, “There was no apparent foul play, pending a further investigation.”
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The 54-year-old posting this photo in the water just days ago.
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Today, Perry’s family telling people, “Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend.”
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Perry, born in Williamstown, Massachusetts was raised in Canada before moving to Los Angeles as a teen. It was there he discovered his love of comedy joining an improv group. At the age of 24, he would land the gig of a lifetime as Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom, Friends. He would star in the show for all 10 seasons.
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Speaker 1 (01:03):
And later in a string of hit films like The Whole Nine Yards, Fools Rush In, and the romantic comedy, 17 Again.
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You have really great hair.
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Oh, thanks. I grow it myself.
Speaker 1 (01:15):
Despite his ability to light up a screen, offscreen there was darkness. Perry opening up about his decades long battle with drugs and alcohol in his 2022 memoir. The actor said he went to rehab 15 times and detox 65 times.
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But I would sometimes say a line and they wouldn’t laugh. And I would sweat. And just go into convulsions if I didn’t get the laugh I was supposed to get.
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Today, an outpouring of support from California to New York at the famous Friends building exterior used in the show. His onscreen mother, Morgan Fairchild writing, “The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock.” The Friends Instagram account calling Perry a true gift, “Our heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans.”
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And Chloe’s with me here. What’s next in the investigation?
Speaker 4 (02:03):
So just a few moments ago, the medical examiner’s office has updated the autopsy report from Matthew Perry to deferred, meaning that they need to do more testing, including the toxicology report which could take about six to 12 weeks until we finally know the cause of death. But NBC News has learned that no foul play is suspected to be involved.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
Okay, but not conclusive yet. They’ll provide.
Speaker 4 (02:25):
Not conclusive yet.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
Chloe, thank you.
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