Matthew Perry, Friends Star, Dies Of Apparent Drowning At 54

Matthew Perry, best known for his role on hit US sitcom Friends, has died of an apparent drowning at his home.
The actor was 54 years old.
A 911 call was received by Los Angeles Police, at 4.07pm local time (12.07am UK time).
The incident at the star’s Pacific Palisades home in LA was treated as a water rescue, a police source said.
According to The LA Times and TMZ, Perry died in a hot tub or Jacuzzi.
There was no apparent foul play and no confirmed cause of death. An investigation is ongoing.

In a statement, NBC Entertainment, which aired Friends, confirmed Perry’s death saying: “We are incredibly saddened by the too soon passing of Matthew Perry. He brought so much joy to hundreds of millions of people around the world with his pitch-perfect comedic timing and wry wit. His legacy will live on through countless generations.”