Tragic news reverberates as fans of the iconic series “Friends” and the global community mourn the untimely passing of actor Matthew Perry. The beloved Chandler was discovered lifeless in his home’s hot tub, leaving the world in shock.

A police source reported the incident, and though investigations are ongoing, initial reports suggest no foul play or involvement of illegal substances.

At the age of 54, Perry’s departure has sparked reflections on his tumultuous life journey. Observers noted the toll of his struggles, evident in rare paparazzi snapshots that seemed to reveal an age beyond his years. The actor candidly chronicled his lifelong battle with addiction to alcohol and opioids in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Bad.”

Perry estimated spending over $9 million on attempts to reclaim a semblance of normalcy through multiple rehabilitation stints, surpassing 60 or 70 relapses, as he admitted in his memoir.

His addiction battles resulted in severe health issues, notably a 2018 hospitalization for a ruptured colon, where survival odds were a mere 2%. Miraculously, Perry overcame this dire situation and successfully rehabilitated himself, though the journey left lasting scars.

Despite his high-profile romances, including ones with actresses Julia Roberts and Lizzy Caplan, Perry never embarked on family life.

His relationship with talent manager Molly Hurwitz, starting when he was 50 and she was 28, was marked by a 2020 proposal that ended with Molly breaking off the engagement in 2021.

The passing of Matthew Perry leaves an indelible void in the hearts of those who admired his talent and resilience, prompting reflections on the challenges he faced and the impact he left on the entertainment world.