Matthew Perry (born August 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, U.S.—died October 28, 2023, in Los Angeles, California) was an American Canadian comedic actor best known for his portrayal of the wisecracking Chandler Bing on the hugely popular sitcom Friends (1994–2004). He also had memorable roles in the comedy film The Whole Nine Yards (2000) and in several episodes of the popular television drama The West Wing. Perry died in 2023 at age 54. The medical examiner’s report stated that his death was caused by “acute effects of ketamine” and that he had drowned in his pool, though the latter was a secondary factor. In addition, coronary artery disease and buprenorphine also contributed to his death.
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