Justin Trudeau condoles Matthew Perry's death: 'I'll never forget the schoolyard games'

Matthew Perry was found dead in a hot tub in his house. Justin Trudeau condoled his death.

Actor Matthew Perry’s sudden death at the age of 54 has led to an outpouring of tributes and condolence messages from the entertainment industry and fans and also his old schoolmate Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Trudeau took to Twitter to express his condolences, saying, "Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening. I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them. Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved – and you will be missed."

Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening. I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them. Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved – and you will be missed.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 29, 2023

In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Perry had shared an anecdote of his times with Trudeau at school in Canada who was a couple of years his junior and had recalled that as children, he and his friend had beat Trudeau up “out of jealousy” because he was excelling in some sport. Trudeau’s father was the prime minister of Canada then.

“I am not bragging. It was terrible,” Perry had said prompting Trudeau to joke about the incident saying in a tweet: "I have been giving it some thought, and you know what, who hasn’t wanted to punch Chandler? How about a rematch?”

Matthew Perry tells the story of the time he beat up Justin Trudeau in grade school

RIP legend pic.twitter.com/qJyFN83Rsu — The Pleb Reporter (@truckdriverpleb) October 29, 2023

Perry's death was confirmed on Saturday with local reports saying that the actor was found unresponsive in a hot tub at his residence in Los Angeles. His final Instagram post, shared just days ago, featured Perry relaxing in a rooftop pool, and it has since become a tribute wall filled with heartfelt messages from fans, illustrating the profound impact he had on people's lives.

Perry’s role as Chandler Bing on the iconic television series "Friends" catapulted the actor to international stardom. The show, which aired from 1994 to 2004, is considered one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. Perry's impeccable comedic timing and distinctive wit endeared him to audiences around the world. His portrayal of Chandler earned him critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination.

He also worked in several other TV shows and movies. The cast of “Friends” are reportedly “reeling” from the death of their “brother” Matthew Perry, a source told Page Six.

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc are preparing to release a joint statement on Perry’s sudden demise.

Meanwhile, Perry’s family spoke out following his death and said, “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother,” the family told People in a statement.

“Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend. You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love,” they added.