Matthew Perry, renowned for his role as Chandler Bing on "Friends," has passed away at the age of 54.

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The cause of his death has not yet been determined, but there is no indication of foul play.

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Matthew Perry's character Chandler Bing was known for his sarcastic humor and iconic catchphrases.

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"Friends" was a beloved sitcom that ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, featuring a group of young friends living in New York City.

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Perry struggled with addiction to drugs and alcohol throughout his life, leading to hospitalizations and rehab.

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In his 2022 memoir, "Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing," he opened up about his addiction battles.

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Matthew Perry's addiction issues were known to the cast, and they confronted him about it during the filming of "Friends."

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His addiction journey included a Jet Ski accident, painkiller addiction, and multiple health challenges.

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Matthew Perry's early life included a move to Los Angeles to pursue acting and a prayer to become famous, which was answered when he was cast in "Friends."

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After "Friends," he appeared in various movies and TV shows, but his addiction struggles persisted.

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