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Matthew Perry, ‘Friends’ star, dead at 54

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:11:13 GMT

(CNN) — Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” has died in an apparent drowning accident at his Los Angeles home, according to the Los Angeles Times, citing law enforcement sources.He was 54.No foul play is suspected, the sources told the LA Times.Los Angeles Police would not confirm reports of Perry’s death to CNN.Representatives for Perry did not return CNN’s request for comment.Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, to an actor father and a journalist mother, Perry went to live with her in Ottawa, Canada, as a youngster after his parents split.Growing up, he pursued his passion for tennis and became a top ranked tennis player in Canada. Like his father the younger Perry also developed an interest in acting after moving to Los Angeles when he was a teen to live with him.Perry’s first credited role was a small part in the drama “240-Robert” in 1979. From there other bit parts came his way in shows including “Charles In Charge,” “Silver Spoons” and “The Tr...

Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated ‘Friends’ star, has died at 54, reports say

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:11:13 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54.The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death.His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. Asked by AP to confirm police response to what was listed as Perry’s home address LAPD Officer Drake Madison told The Associated Press that officers had gone there “for a death investigation of a male in his 50s.”Perry’s 10 seasons on “Friends” made him one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actors, starring opposite Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer as a friend group in New York.As Chandler, he played a sarcastic yet insecure and neurotic roomm...

Bruins get back on winning track against Wings with 4-1 win

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:11:13 GMT

The time has arrived to take the Bruins a little more seriously.In their first foray into the ultra-competitive Atlantic Division, the B’s knocked off the high-scoring Detroit Red Wings, 4-1, withstanding a late push to improve to 7-0-1.Jeremy Swayman stopped 23-of-24 shots and the B’s throttled the Wings offense for the first 40 minutes before withstanding a third period onslaught from a Wings’ offense that came into the game average 4.38 goals a game.David Pastrnak sealed it with a penalty shot goal and then empty netter to nail down the two points.The Bruins played one of their best periods of the year in the opening 20 minutes and took a 2-0 lead over the Wings.After stifling Detroit’s high-powered power play, the B’s got one of their after 6-foot-6 Michael Rasmussen ran Matt Poitras from behind and was called for boarding. The B’s paid Detroit back on the scoreboard.With Charlie McAvoy in full control of the man advantage, James van Riemsdyk ...

Matthew Perry, ‘Friends’ star, dead of apparent drowning: reports

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:11:13 GMT

One of the “Friends” stars Matthew Perry has died of an apparent drowning, according to multiple reports.The Los Angeles Times is reporting tonight Perry was found at his LA home in a hot tub. Perry was 54.The LA Police told the Herald Saturday night any official word of a death would need to come from the coroner’s office. But they did tell the Associated Press that officers had gone to Perry’s home “for a death investigation of a male in his 50s.”The Associated Press is posting photos of Perry under the headline “Matthew Perry Has Passed Away” and is now also saying he died.Perry was born on Aug. 19, 1969, in Plymouth, Mass., to his mother, Canadian journalist Suzanne Marie Morrison, and father, actor and former model John Bennett Perry, according to Variety.Perry is best know for his character “Chandler” on the hit TV show “Friends” that premiered on NBC in 1994. The show and its young cast — Jennifer Aniston...

‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54: reports

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:11:13 GMT

(KTLA/NEXSTAR) — Actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role on “Friends,” died on Saturday, according to several news outlets. He was 54.Authorities responded to reports of a cardiac arrest at an L.A.-area home where Perry was located, according to TMZ. The outlet reports Perry died from an apparent drowning. Meanwhile, Associated Press and People report Los Angeles Police Department representatives confirmed an officer response to Perry's residence for the death of a male in his 50s. LAPD did not confirm the deceased was Perry, however. Richard Moll, who found fame as a bailiff on the original sitcom ‘Night Court,’ dies at 80 The circumstances surrounding the actor's death remain unclear, although reports claim no foul play was involved. Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles authorities confirmed Perry was found unresponsive in a hot tub.Perry was most known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom “Friends” which ran from 1994 to 2004. He made his television...

New app helping trick-or-treaters with food allergies stay safe

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:11:13 GMT

For many Canadian families trick-or-treating can come with risks if their children have food allergies. Now, an app is helping them to navigate Halloween safely.“More than 600,000 Canadian kids have food allergies and actually we learned that there’s an 85 per cent increase in anaphylactic reaction when kids interact with peanuts that they don’t normally do around Halloween,” said Christopher Doyle, the managing director of Nextdoor Canada – the world’s largest neighbourhood network.Of course, allergies go beyond peanuts and that’s where Nextdoor’s interactive Treat Map comes in.“So, families can pin their house on the map to show that they’ve got amazing decorations or that they’re giving out allergy-free treats so that families can plan their route Halloween night.Now in its fourth year, the Treat Map has also brought Food Allergy Canada’s Shine a Teal Light campaign to the virtual world. It allows users to le...

Protections for Texas farmers on the November ballot

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:11:13 GMT

Austin (KXAN) — A Texas constitutional amendment on the ballot this November will decide how much say local governments have over agribusiness operations in the state.Proposition 1 seeks to establish a right to farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management on owned or leased personal property in Texas.The Texas Farm Bureau has backed the constitutional amendment ahead of the election. The group's president, Russell Boening, said it would bolster protections for producers as more rural parts of the state are developed.“We're just hoping to kind of stop some of these cities from making some of these city ordinances that really do not have anything to do with public health or public safety," Boening said.Doug Havemann, chair of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, said the group is opposed to the constitutional amendment.Havemann said the language of the proposition is too broad and needs to be rewritten to exclude large corporate agribusinesses.“This leav...

First Warning: First freeze of fall possible on Wednesday in spots

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:11:13 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As we wrap up October, we're already seeing signs that parts of Central Texas could get their first freeze of the season at the very beginning of November.A strong cold front that arrives on Sunday will usher in northerly winds that will blow in the coldest air since February to Central Texas. The coldest daytime highs look to come on Monday, before temperatures start to warm.Highs next few days in AustinAs is often the case, the coldest nighttime lows come a little more delayed, once the wind settles down. We're now forecasting lows on Wednesday morning in Austin to reach the mid 30s. Lows the next few daysWhile mid-30s would be too warm for a freeze, we think some of the colder spots in the Hill Country could drop down to the freezing mark or below for the first time this season. Wednesday morning lowsYou can still get frost, even if temperatures don't drop below freezing. Frost is unlikely to form when temperatures stay above 36º, but it's possible between 34º-36º...

Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated 'Friends' star, has died at 54, reports say

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:11:13 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54.The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry's death.His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. Asked by AP to confirm police response to what was listed as Perry’s home address LAPD Officer Drake Madison told The Associated Press that officers had gone to that block "for a death investigation of a male in his 50s.” Perry's 10 seasons on “Friends” made him one of Hollywood's most recognizable actors, starring opposite Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer as a friend group in New York.As Chandler, he played a sarcastic yet insecure and neurotic roommate of Joey and Ross, played b...

Trauma recovery center to open in Austin

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:11:13 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Nov. 1, the Harvest Trauma Recovery Center (HTRC) will have its grand opening. The center said it would provide “comprehensive support and healing” to survivors of violence within the Austin-Travis County area, and it would all be at no cost to the patient.The center will join 50 other trauma recovery centers nationwide.“The Harvest Trauma Recovery Center will stand as a sanctuary for survivors of violence in Austin-Travis County, where they will not only receive top quality mental health care, but a full array of wraparound support including basic needs, case management, substance abuse intervention, workforce assistance and a host of social and educational programs to elevate the whole family,” said AAYHF’s CEO Michael Lofton.HTRC said clients would have access to a range of services, including:Trauma-informed clinical case managementEvidence-based individual, group and family psychotherapyCrisis interventionLegal advocacy and more.Accor...