Matthew Perry's passing: Canadian Prime Minister reminisces about his schoolmate
"I will forever cherish the games we used to play together during our school days," writes Justin Trudeau, mourning the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry. The Prime Minister of Canada recounts his time in elementary school with Perry.
5:14 AM EDT, October 29, 2023
Matthew Perry passed away at the tender age of 54. Renowned for his unforgettable role as Chandler Bing on the comedy series "Friends," Perry's body was discovered in his Los Angeles home last Saturday. He was found deceased in his bathtub.
As reported by the TMZ website, no evidence of drugs was found at the location of his death. The reporters also shed light on the fact that, according to their sources, no foul play seems to have taken place.
Justin Trudeau reminisces about his school friend
"Matthew Perry's sudden departure is shocking and deeply saddening. I will never forget our childhood games, and I am certain his fans worldwide will always remember the happiness he brought them. Thank you for all the laughs, Matthew. You were deeply loved and will be sorely missed," Justin Trudeau wrote on X portal.
People magazine highlighted the shared history of the famous actor and the current Canadian Prime Minister, who attended the same primary school, Rockcliffe Park Elementary, in Ottawa. To cement their intriguing connection even further, Matthew Perry's mother, Suzanne Morrison, served as the press secretary for Trudeau's father, Pierre Trudeau, a former Prime Minister of Canada.
Matthew Perry amusingly reminisced about his joint school years with Trudeau during a 2017 interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He jokingly claimed that he and a friend had "beat up" the future Canadian Prime Minister during their fifth grade. "I'd like to think that I played a key role in his rise to power, ultimately leading to him becoming the Prime Minister," added Perry.
