Matthew Perry’s Sudden Demise Brings a 3-Word Touching Message From Stephen Curry’s Sister

Matthew Perry’s untimely demise has pushed the entire world into a state of shock. The beloved Friends star, best known for his portrayal of the witty and sarcastic character Chandler Bing, was pronounced dead at the age of 54. As per the Los Angeles Times, the American-Canadian actor was found unresponsive in a jacuzzi at his Pacific Palisades home. As per law enforcement sources, the cause of the sudden passing was apparent drowning; however, no foul play was involved.

The devastating news sent shockwaves around the globe, with fans and celebrities paying tribute to the 54-year-old. Among the high-profile celebrities and Hollywood stars mourning the death of the actor was four-time NBA Champion Stephen Curry’s sister, Sydel Curry-Lee. With condolences outpouring from all over, Sydel expressed her grief with a 3-word message.

Stephen Curry’s sister pays tribute to the late Matthew Perry

Raised in Ottawa, Perry moved to LA to live with his father, so he could follow his passion for acting. After working his way through various acting roles, he had a major breakthrough with Friends. He played the character of Chandler Bing, who became a fan favorite due to his snarky one-liners.

Sydel Curry-Lee took to Instagram to express her grief at the shocking loss. She reposted a photo of the actor smiling brightly and wrote, “This one hurts,” accompanied by a sad face emoji. In another story, she reshared a snapshot from a Friends episode. In the photo, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) was looking at an empty chair beside him. She wrote, “Real bad”

Perry’s quirky punch lines throughout the show were a hilarious counterweight to the sentimentality of the rest of the cast. His successful run with the sitcom earned him an Emmy nomination in 2002 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. For an actor who made the entire world laugh through his roles, his premature death is sure to leave a lasting impact. Perry was also an avid basketball lover and was vocal about his passion for the game.

Matthew Perry’s love for basketball

Despite his love for the New York Knicks being well known, Perry was also often seen attending Lakers games at the Crypto.com Arena. He was mostly spotted in the front row, enjoying Kobe Bryant and Shaq dominating the league. When Kobe passed away because of a helicopter crash in 2020, Perry broke his two-month social media hiatus to pay tribute to the NBA legend. He wrote, “Why do bad things have to happen? Rip Kobe.”

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However, the Friends star was not just a normal sports enthusiast. He was also an exceptionally skilled athlete himself. He became a top-ranked junior player at the age of 13 in Canada before moving to LA to pursue his acting career. The world, therefore, does not just mourn an actor, but also a great sports fan.

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