Did Matthew predict his death in Friends?

As the world mourns the loss of a beloved television icon Matthew Perry, his untimely demise has brought forth an eerie connection to his show, 'Friends'.
Chandler Bing, portrayed by Perry, was known for his sarcasm, insecurities, and neurotic charm. His character's iconic one-liners and perfectly timed quips, made his dialogues one of the most quoted by fans of the show.

Now, after his tragic demise, Twitterati seems convinced that Perry may have made a chilling prediction about his own fate. A video on social media taken from the eighth episode of the ninth season titled 'The One with Rachel's Other Sister', Perry's character says, "I guess I'll be the one who dies first."
The comment arises during a heated argument between the characters of Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) and Ross (David Schwimmer) over who would gain custody of their baby girl, Emma, should anything happen to them.

Sharing the clip, a fan wrote, "It’s honestly weird how Matthew Perry’s words as Chandler were: 'I guess I’ll be the one who dies first' and it made me think this foreshadowed his death. it’s almost as if he predicted his fate before it came true."

The news of Perry's passing was confirmed by both the Los Angeles Times and the celebrity news website TMZ. The actor was found dead in his Los Angeles home of an apparent drowning, with unnamed sources verifying the heartbreaking news.

The LAPD has responded to Perry's home, where the reported incident took place, for a "death investigation of a male in his 50s," according to LAPD Officer Drake Madison.
Warner Bros. Television Group, in a statement, paid tribute to Perry's incredible talent, acknowledging his comedic genius and the global impact he had through his portrayal of Chandler. His legacy will endure in the hearts of countless fans who cherished his work.

Perry's presence on 'Friends' catapulted him to worldwide fame, and he was an integral part of the show's success. His struggles with addiction were well-documented, with Perry addressing this period in his life in his 2022 memoir, 'Friends,

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