Matthew Perry, 54, the film and TV actor best known as Chandler Bing on Friends, now has a bronze plaque marking his previously unmarked crypt at Forest Lawn Memorial Park — two years after he died on October 28, 2023, after falling unconscious and drowning in his hot tub following a drug overdose.
- Age at death: 54 (Aug 19, 1969 — Oct 28, 2023)
- Location: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills — Sanctuary of Treasured Love
- Plaque reads: “Much Loved Friend” and lists his full name, Matthew Langford Perry, with birth and death dates
- Family left the site unmarked initially for privacy; bronze plaques can take months to complete
- Legal aftermath: two doctors, Dr. Mark Chavez and Dr. Salvador Plasencia, were later sentenced after admitting to supplying ketamine tied to Perry’s death
The new bronze plaque, photographed at Forest Lawn, identifies Perry by his full name and lists his birth and death dates. The crypt sits in a secluded section of the cemetery near other Hollywood figures.
The Legacy
Perry’s career spanned TV and film and he remained an influential figure for a generation of comedy fans. Top credits include:
- Friends — iconic role as Chandler Bing that made him a household name
- The Whole Nine Yards — one of his notable film roles
- 17 Again — a later-career film that reintroduced him to younger audiences
He also published a candid memoir, which gave readers an unflinching look at his struggles with addiction and recovery.
Reactions and Tributes
News of the plaque landed amid continued public interest in Perry’s life and death. Fans and fellow actors have repeatedly paid tribute to his work and humor; many left flowers and notes at Forest Lawn when the site was publicized. The family’s decision to keep the crypt unmarked for two years was widely respected as a request for privacy, and outlets covering Hollywood memorials highlighted both the small inscription on the plaque and the broader conversation about addiction in the entertainment industry.
Separately, criminal proceedings connected to Perry’s death culminated with two physicians admitting to roles in supplying ketamine and receiving sentences, a development that has intensified scrutiny and renewed calls for changes in prescribing practices.
As the plaque is installed, the moment serves as a reminder of Perry’s complicated, impactful legacy: a beloved comic performer whose career and personal struggles sparked conversation across Hollywood and beyond.
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