Friends and Fans , Express Shock and Loss After , Matthew Perry’s Death. CBS reports that former co-stars and fans have flooded social media with tributes in the wake of Matthew Perry’s sudden death. . On October 28, Perry was found dead in his home in Los Angeles. . CBS reports that an LAPD watch commander confirmed that police responded to a 911 call for a water rescue at the 54-year-old actor’s house. Perry is probably best known for his role as Chandler on the long-running sitcom ‘Friends.’ . Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family. The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. , Warner Bros. Statement, via CBS. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans, Warner Bros. Statement, via CBS. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans, Warner Bros. Statement, via CBS. His career included many acting roles in television and film, including ‘The Whole Nine Yards’ and ‘The West Wing.’. In 2002, Perry received an Emmy nomination for his role as Chandler on ‘Friends,’ and later Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for the 2007 miniseries ‘The Ron Clark Story.’. Last year, Perry released a memoir titled ‘Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.’. We will always cherish the joy, the light, the blinding intelligence he brought to every moment – not just to his work, but in life as well, Marta Kauffman, David Crane and Kevin Bright, Co-creators and executive producer of “Friends,” statement via CBS. He was always the funniest person in the room. More than that, he was the sweetest, with a giving and selfless heart, Marta Kauffman, David Crane and Kevin Bright, Co-creators and executive producer of “Friends,” statement via CBS