John Bennett Perry: Last News

The “Friends” alum died of an apparent drowning at his California home on Saturday.“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother,” Perry’s family said in a statement to People on Sunday. “Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend.”They add: “You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.”Perry was found dead in the hot tub of his home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of LA just after 4 p.m. Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey told CNN that the call came in at 4:07 p.m.

Matthew Perry’s family is speaking out after his tragic and sudden passing.

Matthew Perry's family have broken their silence on the actor's 'tragic' death.

Matthew Perry’s parents have arrived at his home following his tragic death.

A neighbour of Matthew Perry has paid tribute to the "very genuine" star after he witnessed the upsetting scenes unfold at the actor's house.

dispatch call for Matthew Perry’s death is revealing more details about the “Friends” alum’s apparent drowning Saturday at his Los Angeles residence.In the 16-second audio, obtained by TMZ, a man can be heard saying “rescue 23” and “drowning.” The clip was bleeped out at certain points.As The Post previously reported, first responders rushed to the address after receiving a call reporting a cardiac arrest. TMZ reported Perry’s assistant called 911.

Matthew Perry died at the age of 54 on Saturday of an apparent drowning. Just hours after the news broke, “Saturday Night Live” paid tribute to the beloved “Friends” actor during their latest episode in Season 49.Comedian Nate Bargatze hosted this weekend’s “SNL” with musical guest the Foo Fighters.During the NBC sketch series, a black and white photo of the actor and his name appeared on the screen.At the height of “Friends” in the mid-1990s, Perry hosted “SNL” for an October 4, 1997 episode.

Friends star Matthew Perry has shared a rare photo of him alongside his father and fellow actor, John Bennett Perry.The actor posted the image on Instagram on October 15, adding, “Here is me, and my father John, both holding a beverage”.The father and son appeared together in the Season 4 episode of Friends titled ‘The One with Rachel’s New Dress’. In the episode, the older Perry played the father of Rachel’s (Jennifer Aniston) boyfriend Joshua.A post shared by Matthew Perry (@mattyperry4)In addition to that appearance, the 82-year-old has also appeared in a number of films, including The Legend of the Lone Ranger and Independence Day, as well as in roles on the television shows The West Wing, Little House on the Prairie and Murder, She Wrote.He also appeared alongside his son in the 1997 romantic comedy Fools Rush In, which also starred Salma Hayek.

Matthew Perry shared a very rare photo with his dad, actor John Bennett Perry, via Instagram on Sunday.“Here is me, and my father John, both holding a beverage,” he captioned the image.In the pic, the father-son duo are in fact holding a beverage each as they pose in what appears to be the “Friends” alum’s living room.The “Odd Couple” alum, 54, and his dad, 82, are standing next to a billiard pool table and in front of a purple coach and sign that reads, “I forget what I forgot.”The “17 Again” actor has been more vocal on social media as of late. Days earlier, he took a snapshot of his backyard and wrote, “Why can Elon Musk send a woman to the moon and not be able to invent a silent leaf blower?”The pair previously worked alongside of each other in the 1997 film “Fools Rush In.” John even appeared in the season 4 episode of “Friends” titled “The One with Rachel’s New Dress,” in which he played the father of Joshua, a love interest that Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel dated.Matthew has remained close with his “Friends” costars, which also includes Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc.