Matthew Perry, widely recognized for his role on the hit sitcom “Friends,” passed away at the age of 54 due to an apparent drowning. The actor’s demise was confirmed by NBC, the network that aired “Friends” for a decade, through a statement on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Reports suggest that he was found dead in a hot tub at a residence in the Los Angeles area on a Saturday, The news has been covered by various media outlets and has left fans and the industry in shock.