MOSCOW, October 29 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to the death of his school friend, known from the American TV series “Friends,” on social network X. actor Matthew Perry, calling it shocking and sad.
It was previously reported that Matthew Perry died at the age of 54, the cause of death being that he probably drowned at home. According to sources of the TMZ portal, the actor's body was found in the jacuzzi. As noted, no traces of drugs were found at the scene, and the death was non-violent.
«»The passing of Matthew Perry is shocking and sad. I will never forget our games in the schoolyard, and I know that people around the world will never forget the joy he brought to them. Thank you for our laughter, Matthew. You were loved and you will be greatly missed,” the prime minister wrote on his page.
According to People, Matthew Perry's mother Suzanne was the press secretary for Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Justin Trudeau's father. The actor and the current prime minister studied in elementary school together.
Matthew Perry gained wide popularity thanks to the role of Chandler Bing in the famous American TV series «Friends». In addition, the actor’s film career includes a number of leading roles in the famous romantic comedies “Hurry and Make People Laugh,” “The Fraudsters,” “Tango for Three,” as well as the crime comedy “The Whole Nine Yards.” Perry was nominated for prestigious American film awards such as the Golden Globe and Emmy.