Matthew Perry's Struggles, Romances, and Unfulfilled Dreams Revealed in Memoir and Tributes Following Tragic Death

“Friends” Star Matthew Perry Found Dead in Jacuzzi at Los Angeles Home, Never Achieved Long-desired Family Life Amid Struggles with Addiction

Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing in the popular sitcom 'Friends', passed away at the age of 54, found dead in his Jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home.
Despite his fame and successful acting career, Perry suffered from extended periods of loneliness, largely due to struggles with drug and alcohol addiction and unfulfilled desires for a family life.
Throughout his life, Perry had numerous relationships with leading ladies in Hollywood, such as Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Cameron Diaz, but these often ended due to his substance abuse issues and self-esteem struggles.
Perry's longest relationship was with actress Lizzy Caplan from 2006 to 2012, wherein he nearly proposed, reflecting his longing for establishing a family of his own.
In his 2022 memoir, Perry candidly discussed his addiction struggles and his romantic experiences, including his unrequited love for Jennifer Aniston before 'Friends', and his complicated engagement to Molly Hurwitz amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.