New Delhi: Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on ‘Friends’, passed away on Saturday. At his Los Angeles home, he was found to be unconscious. Lisa Kudrow, the actor’s co-star, seems to have disclosed the likely cause of Matthew Perry’s demise.
The actor who played Phoebe Buffay in the television sitcom ‘Friends’ allegedly claimed right after the actor’s death that medication might have caused his death, according to aceshowbiz.com.
Speaking to Daily Mail on Sunday, a source, who claimed to be close to Kudrow, said, “Although no one wants to believe it was medication, prescribed or not, of course that is a thought in their minds.”
“They are thinking he must have taken something that did not mix with the warm water,” the source added.
Kudrow is also considering adopting Perry’s dog, Alfred, according to the source. Additionally, the insider revealed that the star and her ‘Friends’ co-stars are expected to attend their late friend’s funeral.
Perry’s friends and co-stars on the sitcom, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow, have not yet spoken out about the actor’s demise. According to a Page Six report, the ‘Friends’ cast members plan to release a joint statement shortly.
After Matthew passed away, his family members said they were “heartbroken.” Speaking to PEOPLE on Sunday, they said, “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend.” Referring to Matthew’s fans, they continued: “You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.”
On Saturday morning, Matthew Perry, 54, passed away. According to TMZ, the belief about his cause of death was that he accidentally drowned in his home’s hot tub.
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