Matthew Perry once spoke about how he wanted to be remembered in a heartbreaking interview before his sudden death at age 54.
The entertainment world has been stunned by the sudden death of the American-Canadian star, who was best known for his portrayal of the lovable joker Chandler Bing in the hit nineties sitcom Friends.
Media outlets TMZ and Los Angeles Times have reported that on Saturday (October 28), Perry was found unresponsive in a hot tub after authorities arrived at his Los Angeles home at around 4:00PM.
Fans of Perry have been left shocked by the tragic news and have since flooded social media to commemorate the actor's memory by sharing old videos from his career - including a now-heartbreaking interview detailing how he wanted to be remembered after his death.
Speaking in an interview with Tim Power came as part of the press tour for his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, which hit shelves last year and saw the actor courageously open up about his battles with addiction.
When asked how he'd like to be remembered, Perry said: "I would like to be remembered as somebody who lived well, loved well, was a seeker and his paramount thing is that he wants to help people...That's what I want."
His heartfelt response was met with applause and cheers from the audience at the time, and now fans are reacting to the clip after learning of his tragic passing.
"That’s very, very, very, sad. He struggled for years with alcoholism, he inspired me and countless 1000s of others who struggled with alcohol. May he RIP, thoughts & prayers are with his kids, family & friends," one user on X wrote.
Another user commented: "He really is loved well by many. He did help many people by just being Chandler Bing. It will take time for me to heal knowing he is no more. Rest in peace, Matt."
A third person shared: "Rest in peace, Matthew Perry. If the joys and laughter from watching you on Friends was anything to go by, then yes, you did indeed help me. You did indeed help people. Thank you for your light."
As of this writing, law enforcement sources have not provided a cause of death but informed the LA Times that no drugs were found at the scene.
Furthermore, it is believed that no foul play was involved in the star's passing.
Perry rose to fame for his longtime role as Chandler Bing in one of the most successful TV series of all time, alongside Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, and Courteney Cox.
The cherished sitcom - which told the story of six 20-somethings living in New York City - ran for 10 seasons on NBC from 1994 to 2004, and turned its young cast into global megastars.
Warner Bros., the studio that produced Friends, confirmed the iconic comedic actor's tragic passing in a statement to the LA Times that read: "We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry."
"Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family," they continued. "The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans."
NBC, which aired the series for all 10 seasons, penned a heartfelt statement to the publication, writing: "We are incredibly saddened by the too soon passing of Matthew Perry."
"He brought so much joy to hundreds of millions of people around the world with his pitch-perfect comedic timing and wry wit. His legacy will live on through countless generations," they concluded.
Our thoughts continue to be with Perry's family, friends, and fans at this time
