Matthew Perry, Friends Star and Poker Enthusiast, Dies at 54

Matthew Perry, the beloved Canadian actor best known for his role in the hit series Friends, has died at the age of 54. He was found unresponsive in an outdoor hot tub and is suspected to have drowned. Police have stated that there were no signs of foul play.

Perry was a semi-regular at the poker tables, with notable appearances in Celebrity Poker Showdown. He played in the second event and busted in third place. In the fourth tournament, Perry won Game 1 to claim a seat in The Championship Game, which was won by Mekhi Phifer. Hendon Mob shows that Perry won $15,000 from these events, his only live tournament scores on record.

In 2015, Perry was spotted blowing $20,000 in minutes at LA’s Commerce Casino. He arrived at 7am with two $10k bricks, holding a Starbucks coffee, and proceeded to burn through the money quickly. When photos of him not looking his best appeared in tabloid magazines, he explained that he always wakes up at 5am and just wanted to pass some time while the casino was quiet.