Matthew Perry, best known for his role on hit US sitcom Friends, has died of an apparent drowning at his home, a representative for the actor and a law enforcement source say.

The actor was 54 years old.

A 911 call was received by police in Los Angeles, at 4.07pm local time (12.07am UK time).

The incident at the star’s Pacific Palisades home in LA was treated as a water rescue, a law enforcement source said.

The source said there was no apparent foul play.

Perry launched to fame for his role on 1990s sitcom Friends, alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer.

The hit show followed the close-knit group living in New York, with Perry playing Chandler Bing, who became known for his use of sarcastic one-liners.

The show ran from 1994-2004 and ran for 10 seasons.

Around a year ago, Perry embarked on a press tour for the release of his memoir, Friends, Lovers, And The Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir.

In which, he added to revelations about his battle with addiction, including a near-death experience in 2019 after his colon burst as a result of his use of opioids.

Born in Ottawa, Canada, Perry joined the cast of Friends at 24.

He received one Emmy nomination for his role as Chandler, and a further two for appearances on political drama television series The West Wing.

Perry also had several notable film roles, starring opposite Salma Hayek in the 1997 romantic comedy, Fools Rush In, and opposite Bruce Willis in the crime comedy The Whole Nine Yards in 2004.

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