Matthew Perryhas died at 54.

Scot Williams of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide division confirmed Perry’s death toThe New York Times.

“Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend.”

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Matthew Perry.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty

He was a true gift to us all.

Our heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans."

A representative for Perry did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.

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The cast of ‘Friends’.Reisig & Taylor/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty

Born in Williamstown, Mass.

His most notable film work includesFools Rush In,The Whole Nine Yards, and17 Again.

“But I wasn’t in a position to stop.”

And that’s called a Hail Mary.

No one survives that."

Eventually, the actor was able to get sober.

She is married toDatelinecorrespondent Keith Morrison.

In an interview published a year before his death, Perry discussed what he hoped his legacy would be.

“And his paramount thing is that he wants to help people.

That’s what I want.”