Matthew Perry’s neighbor shares ‘heartbreaking’ experience of ‘seeing everything’ following actor’s death
'I encountered him once, he was very friendly, friendlier than I thought,' Matthew Perry's neighbor remembered
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A neighbor of Matthew Perry has reportedly been left disturbed after witnessing what unfolded at the late star’s home following his death.
The 54-year-old actor was discovered unresponsive in his hot tub on October 28.
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The official cause of death is yet to come out but Los Angeles Police Captain Scot Williams reportedly said that “at this point, foul play is not suspected.”
‘We are heartbroken’
Perry’s family has also not said much after his demise.
A statement from them reportedly read, “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend.”
“You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love,” it added.
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What did Matthew Perry’s neighbor see?
Amid this, the 17-year-old neighbor of Perry shared with The Sun, “I was actually home when the ambulance showed up and looked outside, I was just about to head to my friend’s house.”
The unidentified teenager continued, “They were outside my neighbor’s door. I didn’t think much of it at the time until the police started arriving and everything."
“They didn’t hammer the door, they kept silent,” he added.
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He went on to state, “It was very disturbing, and very sad after all those years.. from what he’s gone through and his addictions and whatever.”
Matthew Perry’s neighbor remembers him as 'very friendly'
The neighbor of the ‘Friends’ star also said that he “saw everything, I feel bad for my younger siblings.”
“I was very sad. At the same time, I did kind of expect it in some sense, but I didn’t expect it to be so soon. He’d not lived there long,” the young man mentioned.
He told the publication, “I was very heartbroken to see what happened. I encountered him once, he was very friendly, friendlier than I thought."
“Very nice genuine guy. I’ve always looked up to Matthew and he’s probably one of my favorite actors of all time,” he continued.
“He made the funniest jokes on the show. I just hope his friends and family can come together at this time,” the neighbor added.
