Fans of Friends star Matthew Perry express shock at the news of his passing: "I can't believe Chandler Bing's gone."

 Fans of Friends star Matthew Perry express shock at the news of his passing: "I can't believe Chandler Bing's gone."

A file The popular television series "Friends" actor Perry, who played Chandler Bing, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2002, in Beverly Hills, California. 54 was his age. The Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ broke the first word that the Emmy-nominated actor had apparently drowned to death at his Los Angeles home on Saturday. Perry's death was confirmed by unidentified sources reported by both publications. Messages for response were not immediately returned by his publicists or other agents.

Actor Matthew Perry of Friends is said to have passed away at home in Los Angeles. According to law enforcement officials cited by The LA Times, Perry was discovered unconscious in his home's hot tub in Los Angeles and was not capable of being revived.

Warner Bros. Television Group stated in a statement—quoted by the Associated Press—that Matthew was a very talented actor and a cherished member of the Warner Bros. Television Group family. His humorous talent had an international influence, and he will always be remembered in the hearts of many people. We offer our condolences to his family, loved ones, and all of his ardent supporters on this terrible day."

In the nine seasons of the comedy from 1994 to 2004, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow costarred with Perry as Chandler Bing. For his role in the comedy, Perry was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2002. One of the greatest blockbusters on television at the time, the series continues to be very popular.

But throughout the NBC run of the program, many were unaware of Perry's addictions and his need to make others laugh, according to the actor's book, which was cited by the AP.

"I felt like I was gonna die if the live audience didn't laugh, and that's not healthy for sure," Perry writes in his biography. However, there were moments when I might recite a line and the crowd would not laugh, and I would perspire and even have convulsions."

The "Friends" actor continued, saying, "I would freak out if I didn't get the laugh I was supposed to." That's how I felt every single night. I was in a poor place because of this pressure. I was also aware of the six individuals producing that program; just one of them was ill."

Reactions on social media to Mathew Perry's passing:

As people responded to the news of their cherished "Chandler Bing," the character played by Perry in the popular comedy, passing away, social media was flooded with sadness.

While some Friends fans on X shared their favorite Chandler Bing memories, others expressed shock and grief at the unexpected passing.