Hollywood Actor Matthew Perry, renowned for his iconic portrayal of Chandler Bing in the popular 1990s TV comedy ‘Friends’, has passed away on Sunday at the age of 54. Several news outlets reported his untimely death, which occurred at a residence in the Los Angeles area.

The Los Angeles Times and TMZ.com, citing undisclosed law enforcement sources, indicated that Perry was discovered deceased in a hot tub or jacuzzi. Meanwhile, NBC News, relying on information from an unnamed representative for the actor and a law enforcement source, has reported that Perry succumbed to an apparent drowning at his Pacific Palisades home in Los Angeles.

Matthew Perry achieved enduring fame through his role as Chandler Bing in “Friends,” a highly successful series that aired for ten seasons on the NBC network from 1994 to 2004. The show also starred Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow.

(With AP Inputs)