Friends creators say Matthew Perry was ‘blissful’ two weeks before tragic death

The world was shaken by the information of Matthew Perry’s premature passing on the age of 54, a tragic incident that left followers and associates in disbelief. 

Best recognized for his iconic position as Chandler Bing within the legendary sitcom “Friends,” the circumstances surrounding his death are nonetheless beneath investigation, with preliminary stories suggesting an obvious drowning within the scorching tub of his Los Angeles residence.

However, within the midst of this sorrow, the creators of “Friends,” Marta Kauffman and David Crane, got here ahead to share a poignant reminiscence of their final interplay with the actor. 

Recounting their dialog two weeks before the tragic occasion, each showrunners painted an image of a seemingly content material and upbeat Matthew.

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In a preview of an interview with Hoda Kotb of the Today present, set to be aired absolutely on November 1, Marta make clear their dialog.

 Hoda posed the query: “When you spoke to Matthew two weeks ago, will you just tell me what that conversation was like?” To which Marta responded, “It was great, he was happy and chipper. He didn’t seem weighed down by anything. He was in a really good place, which is why this seems so unfair.”

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The influence of Matthew’s sudden death reverberated internationally. The man who introduced Chandler Bing to life for 10 consecutive seasons was discovered unconscious by his assistant, who in a determined bid to save lots of him, known as 911 and tried to supply fast help. 

Regrettably, by the point the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at Matthew’s Pacific Palisades residence, he had already handed away. A complete post-mortem, together with toxicology stories, is underway to find out the precise reason behind death.

Joining the outpour of tributes and condolences, Marta, David, and the sequence director, Kevin Bright, launched a heartfelt assertion. 

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Expressing their shock and grief, they stated: “We are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew’s passing.” The trio remembered Matthew’s unparalleled expertise, his infectious humorousness, and his unwavering kindness. 

They expressed: “From the day we first heard him embody the role of Chandler Bing, there was no one else for us. We will always cherish the joy, the light, the blinding intelligence he brought to every moment.”

In a touching homage to the distinctive episode titles in “Friends,” they added: “This truly is The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken.”

Matthew’s private battles had been no secret to the world. He brazenly mentioned his struggles with dependancy and had made important strides in the direction of sobriety. In his memoir launched simply final 12 months, he revealed the extent of his battle – from attending 6,000 AA conferences and making 15 rehab visits to present process detox 65 instances. 

His journey was stuffed with its highs and lows, notably a vital well being scare in 2018, which noticed him hospitalized for 5 months.

Yet, as of latest, Matthew had voiced that he had overcome his dependancy, main many to consider he was on a more healthy path. Following the tragic occasion, first responders reported discovering prescribed drugs at his residence, however no unlawful substances.