How Matthew Perry Wanted to be Remembered

How Matthew Perry Wanted To Be Remembered

[{"selector":"#anim-69df3bc2-32c2-436d-a6db-256d6c419baf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.943181605458406%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-35a63184-bf8b-4508-8cb0-3e047261764f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b361d345-fa10-41ff-9d06-074c47caedc5","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":500,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Matthew Perry passed away at the age of 54 on October 28, with authorities finding him unresponsive in a hot tub.

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