Friends Star Matthew Perry's Father Arrives at LA Home After Actor's Death

John Bennett Perry, 82, father of late Friends star Matthew Perry, was spotted looking visibly distressed as he arrived at his son's Los Angeles residence just hours after the actor's untimely passing. Perry's mother, Suzanne, and stepfather, Keith Morrison, also joined him, displaying an air of sadness as they pulled up to the family home. Earlier reports indicated that emergency responders had been called to the house, where John was found in a jacuzzi. However, no drugs were found at the scene, and there were no signs of foul play. Renowned for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on the 90s sitcom Friends, which enjoyed a decade-long run, Matthew Perry shared a special bond with his father. John Bennett Perry had also appeared on Friends in a guest role, playing Mr. Burgin, the father of Rachel's boyfriend Joshua Burgin, played by Tate Donovan, in a 1998 episode. In his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and The Big Terrible Thing, released last year, Matthew Perry candidly discussed his relationship with his father. The book disclosed personal details about John leaving the family after his split from Suzanne when Matthew was just a child. Despite the physical distance, Matthew still idolized his father and cherished the rare moments they spent together. In a photo shoot for People magazine, the pair were even dubbed "the sexiest father and son." Matthew Perry's book also revealed his harrowing struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, which nearly cost him his life. He disclosed his opioid addiction, which led to a ruptured colon at the age of 49. Doctors placed his chances of survival at a mere two percent, and he spent two weeks in a coma followed by months in the hospital. Perry underwent 14 surgeries to repair the damage and had sought treatment in rehab centers 15 times over the years. During the peak of his addiction, the Friends star confessed to taking a staggering 55 Vicodin pills daily and weighed a mere 128 pounds. Perry admitted to even attending real estate open houses with the ulterior motive of stealing drugs from medicine cabinets. Despite his struggles, Matthew Perry remained an icon in the hearts of his fans, who were recently delighted by his social media post featuring his father. The news of Matthew Perry's death shocked fans worldwide, leaving them grieving the loss of the beloved actor. As John Bennett Perry arrived at his son's LA home, the 82-year-old's somber appearance only served to underscore the tragic loss felt by the entire family.