Key takeaways:
- The Los Angeles Fire Department and the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a “water emergency” at the home of actor Matthew Perry in Pacific Palisades.
- Perry was found unresponsive in his jacuzzi with no obvious signs of trauma and no one was taken to a hospital.
- Perry was best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom “Friends” and starred in a number of films, including “Fools Rush In” and “17 Again.”
Los Angeles, CA – On Saturday, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a 911 call regarding a “water emergency” at the home of actor Matthew Perry in Pacific Palisades. The call came in at 4:07 p.m. and was treated as a water rescue. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division, which investigates high-profile crimes and cases involving celebrities, also responded to the scene.
When first responders arrived, Perry was found unresponsive in his jacuzzi. There were no obvious signs of trauma, according to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson. No one was taken to a hospital.
Perry’s official cause of death remains unknown pending an investigation by the coroner. The Los Angeles Police Department released a statement saying, “Due to the celebrity status of Mr. Perry, Detectives from Robbery Homicide Division responded to the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation.”
The actor was best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom “Friends” which ran from 1994 to 2004. He also starred in a number of films, including “Fools Rush In” and “17 Again.”
Perry’s death has come as a shock to many of his fans and colleagues. His publicist released a statement saying, “The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to Matthew from around the world, and respectfully request privacy in this time of great mourning.”
The Los Angeles Fire Department and the Los Angeles Police Department are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Perry’s death.
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