30 Oct 2023

Friends actor Matthew Perry dies aged 54

From Morning Report, 7:57 am on 30 October 2023

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Tributes are being paid to Matthew Perry the US actor best known for his portrayal of the wise-cracking Chandler Bing in the smash hit TV sitcom "Friends" who has died aged 54.

American broadcaster NBC, which aired Friends, said "he brought so much joy to millions of people around the world with his pitch perfect comedic timing and wry wit".

The Canadian Prime minister, Justin Trudeau, who went to school with Matthew Perry said his passing was "shocking and saddening" and thanked him for all the laughs.

Hollywood International Filmmaker magazine editor in chief Sandro Monetti spoke to Corin Dann.