Amid the multitude of misinformation and fake news flooding social media today, there are reports that unfortunately turn out to be true. One of these cases concerns “Friends” star Matthew Perry.
Unfortunately, in today's digital world, misinformation and fake news are omnipresent. Often celebrities are falsely declared dead on social media to gain attention. The intent behind these fake news, videos, and images is usually to lure users into a trap, be it through clickbait or other deceptive tactics . Not so in the case of Matthew Perry!
A sudden and tragic farewell
US actor Matthew Perry, who became famous in the 1990s through the cult television series “Friends”, has died at the age of 54. According to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which first reported Perry's death, he was found lifeless in a bathtub at his Los Angeles home. There is currently no evidence of a crime.
Matthew Perry & “Friends”: A success story
“Friends” was produced between 1994 and 2004 and has received numerous awards. Matthew Perry embodied the character of the sarcastic and funny Chandler Bing and was one of the six main actors in the show. Other stars included Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer. By the end of the series, the actors were even earning an impressive sum of $1 million per episode. The reunion of the stars in a special episode in 2021 was a special highlight for the fans.
Personal challenges: fighting addictions
Although Perry often delivered light-hearted moments on screen, he struggled with serious problems in real life. He suffered from drug and alcohol addiction for years, which landed him in rehab clinics several times. In his biography “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” he revealed that he went through withdrawal a total of 65 times and spent nearly $9 million trying to overcome addiction.
A life beyond “Friends”
Matthew Perry was born in Massachusetts and spent much of his childhood in Canada before moving to Los Angeles. In addition to his iconic role in "Friends", he showed his talent in films such as "Fools Rush In" opposite Salma Hayek and "No Half Measures" with Bruce Willis.
Conclusion
The news of Matthew Perry's death has left many shocked and saddened. While fake news and misinformation are commonplace on social media, this case shows the importance of fact-checking and relying on trusted sources. Matthew Perry is remembered as a talented actor who, despite personal struggles, made many people around the world laugh.
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