The Internet thinks Matthew Perry has died from an accident which, of course, is utter hogwash. However, there are many who are curious about how the news spread in the first place.
American-Canadian actor, comedian, and producer Matthew Perry gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the NBC comedy Friends, which was broadcast from 1994 to 2004.
Why Does The Internet Think Matthew Perry Died From An Accident? Death Hoax Debunked
Has the Internet spared any big name off fake death news? Of course not. So, how could we think that our Chandler, aka Matthew Perry, would get away with it? Extremely unfortunate, but it has been part and parcel of celebrity life now, regardless of how inappropriate is it.
One of the extremely loved characters of our generation has to be Chandler Bing. His out-of-the-box wit, humor, and blatant straight-face sarcasm are something that is going to stay with us for ages. However, the same man who made us laugh hysterically had his darkest days in the middle of his career high.
Not everyone can handle overnight fame and success; a similar happened to the actor. When there was absolutely no stress about money or achievements, his track completely changed. The lifestyle he chose became his enemy for a rather long period of time.
Due to alcohol misuse, he was hospitalized in 2000 with pancreatitis. The West Wing star recounted afterward that she frequently shook and perspired on set while going through detox. In May 2000, the “The One with the Proposal” season 6 finale aired on television. Five months later, “The One With Monica’s Thunder,” the season 7 debut, was broadcast. Fans became aware of how much Perry’s appearance had changed over the break when the plot resumed the same day. He had a difficult path to rehabilitation even though he finally begged for assistance the next year.
Amid this, even when there were no social media, his death news used to flow, so it’s no surprise that once in a while, the web gets high on Chandler’s jokes to declare him dead.
What Happened To Matthew Perry?
The actor experienced a health scare more recently. In August 2018, Matthew Perry underwent surgery in a hospital in Los Angeles to treat a stomach perforation. He appreciated the attention and requested that it remain private as he recovered.
Perry stated in a September 2018 tweet that he recuperated for three months in a hospital bed.
The actor has not completely recovered from the mess he invited during his peak days, and every time Perry is spotted ill on a set, netizens’ hearts break. After all, this is a person who has been our undeclared friend forever. Every ‘Friends’ fan can relate to this.
However, it is high time we respect the legends who have been a part of our lives and detach ourselves from spreading fake death news. It’s time we move towards a better online space.