Tragic death of Matthew Perry stirs concern over recent social media posts
Matthew Perry, beloved star of "Friends," was found dead in his hot tub on Saturday. The acclaimed actor had made several unusual Instagram posts in the days leading up to this tragic event. These posts included peculiar analogies to Batman and raised questions about whether Perry was signaling distress.
The news of Matthew Perry's death devastated fans when it reached US late Saturday night. The 54-year-old was found dead in his Los Angeles home's hot tub.
Immediately, speculation arose around the cause of the actor's death. It is publicly known that Perry battled with alcohol and opioid addiction for many years. Despite these struggles, Perry successfully achieved sobriety, emphasizing in interviews that he finally became a "pretty healthy guy." What caused the actor's demise remains a mystery.
Media, citing unnamed police sources, report that "no drugs or signs of foul play were discovered at the scene." Though unconfirmed rumors suggest the cause of death could be drowning, police have not yet validated these claims. The Los Angeles detectives have refrained from disclosing the cause of death due to the ongoing investigation.
Revisiting Matthew Perry's disquieting Instagram posts prior to his death
Fans who follow Perry on Instagram closely scrutinized his latest posts. The actor had been quiet on social media for months before returning to Instagram on October 11. His posts, however, were perplexing. Among other things, he likened himself to Batman and broadcasted enigmatic "signals".
"Do you understand what I'm trying to tell you? I am Mattman", he cryptically captioned one of his last videos, displaying only the moon lighting up the night sky. In a subsequent post, Perry featured a pumpkin carved with a bat symbol and queried, "Do you catch my drift?"
His posts raised concern among his followers.
Do you need help? Are these your distress signals? Are you trying to hint at something? Matt, a lot of us are worried about you. We hope this is just quirkiness or a new project. Please, take care of yourself. - these were some of the sentiments expressed in the comments section.
The post that grips most emotions, however, is a picture Perry posted five days before his death. It features the actor... relaxing in a hot tub.
Oh, so the swirling warm water is making you feel better? I am Mattman - he captioned.
With Perry, better known as Chandler from the sitcom, no longer among us, his last posts adopt an eerie significance.
What was he trying to tell us? I wish I had noticed these posts earlier; Seeing these posts now is heartbreaking. It's too surreal; Were these posts a plea for help? He sent a signal, but no one deciphered it in time. Farewell, Chandler Bing... - the actor's fans mournfully express in their comments.
