In his memoir, the Friends actor opened up about several of his past girlfriends including some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Matthew Perry was linked to some big names in Hollywood. The Canadian actor stepped into the spotlight with his role younger brother of Valerie Bertinelli 's title character on the show Sydney , but it wasn't until he landed the role of Chandler Bing on Friends in that he shot to fame.
Over the course of his plus years in the entertainment industry, Perry explored several romantic relationships, including high-profile ones such as Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz. Concurrently, the actor endured a tumultuous time in the spotlight. Upon being cast in Friends , his alcohol addiction started to surface, which Perry detailed in his memoir, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.
While he noted that among those lows were the relationships he lost due to his addiction, he thanked a number of his past lovers for saving his life β such as his first girlfriend Gabrielle Bober, "the one who pointed out that something was wrong with me and sent me to rehab for the first time.
Law enforcement sources also confirmed Perry's death to the Los Angeles Times. The outlet reported that Perry was found in a jacuzzi at the home, and no drugs were found at the scene. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department told PEOPLE that officers responded to a call at Perry's address regarding the death of a male in his 50s, but would not confirm the deceased's identity.
Ahead, look back at Perry's past relationships and what he had said about them through the years. Perry reveals in his memoir that he had a secret make-out session with Bertinelli while her then-husband, the late Eddie Van Halen , was passed out a few feet away. It was happening β maybe she felt the same way I did.
