Matthew Perry, the beloved star from Friends, shared a chilling final Instagram post just days before his tragic death at age 54, when he reportedly drowned in his jacuzzi.
Earlier in the week, he had a posted a photo to Instagram which saw him relaxing in the spa, alongside the caption: "Oh, so warm water swirling around makes you feel good? I'm Mattman."
The post has since received over 650,000 likes and countless tributes from fans devasted by the loss.
One fan wrote: "Rest easy. We love you forever." Another said: "Can't believe you're gone", adding crying emojis.
A third fan commented: "Thank you for your memory Matthew," while another penned: "Gone too soon , travel safe."
Emergency services were called to Perry's home following a report of a suspected cardiac arrest. They found the star unconscious in his hot tub.
According to NBC, law enforcement sources stated that Perry had drowned, and it was treated as a 'water rescue'. No drugs were found at the scene and there is no suggestion of foul play.
The official Twitter account for Friends shared the heartbreaking news, saying: "We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry's passing. He was a true gift to us all. Our heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans."
A number of his co-stars have since paid tribute to the late actor, with Maggie Wheeler, who played Janice Hosenstein, Chandler's on-off girlfriend in the early series, writing: "What a loss. The world will miss you Matthew Perry. The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on."
And Morgan Fairchild, who portrayed Chandler's mother Nora Bing in the show, expressed her sorrow on Twitter. "I'm heartbroken about the untimely death of my 'son', Matthew Perry." she tweeted. She added: "The loss of such a brilliant young actor is a shock."
Paget Brewster, who played Chandler’s girlfriend Kathy in season four of Friends, also paid tribute. She wrote: “He was lovely to me on Friends and every time I saw him in the decades after. Please read his book. It was his legacy to help. He won’t rest in peace though. He’s already too busy making everyone laugh up there.”
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