Matthew Perry, best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the beloved sitcom Friends, passed away at the age of 54 in Los Angeles on October 28. He was discovered unconscious in a hot tub, and despite the efforts of first responders, he passed away. It’s been reported that he had been enjoying a game of pickleball shortly before his untimely demise. Perry’s pickleball coach has now shared insights into the actor’s passion for the sport and his commitment to helping others through a rehabilitation centre he had established.
In an interview, Matt Manasse, the pickleball coach, described Perry’s enthusiasm for the sport, saying, “He was doing an awesome job. He loved it. He came out five times a week, would always talk about it. (He) got so much better, always made everyone laugh. He was competitive, just a genuine, good guy – caring for everybody. Pickleball was his outlet. He really looked forward to it. He was a competitive guy, not in a bad way at all…When he hit an unbelievable shot, he would tell you about it for days.”
The coach also revealed that Matthew Perry saw pickleball as a means to aid in his recovery from struggles with drug abuse. Perry had battled an addiction to painkillers and alcohol for years, seeking help at rehabilitation centres on multiple occasions. He openly discussed his addiction which began after a jet ski accident in 1997, at one point consuming up to 55 pills a day.
The coach fondly recalled Perry’s unwavering support and their close friendship, noting that Perry would often say, “Whatever you need. Anything you need, I’m there for you.” Manasse characterised Perry as a caring and selfless person.
Mr. Manasse, who had spoken with his friend just a week before his passing, expressed his desire for people to remember the actor as “a guy who wanted to help people and was selfless.” He concluded by emphasising Perry’s genuine and kind-hearted nature, saying that he seldom skipped the opportunity to deliver a funny joke and make everyone laugh.
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