MATTHEW Perry has been mourned by members of the country club where he spent his final hours before his shock drowning death.
The Friends actor died at home in Los Angeles on Saturday, leaving fans and those closest to him in shock.
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A member of the country club spoke exclusively to The U.S. Sun, giving some insight into Matthew’s final hours and expressing their grief.
A short time before his death, the Canadian actor was playing pickleball.
The insider said of the star’s final day: “I know he played at the country club and was hitting with a guy yesterday who is well-known here. I’ve spoken to him.”
They spoke highly of the actor, revealing that he was well-liked at the country club.
“You won’t find anyone who spoke ill of him here,” the source said.
“When you’re here to have a nice time, exercise, and meet people, you come with that mindset.”
They noted that while Matthew, and other members of the club, are known to most, there is a level of “respect” for the stars that belong to the club.
“People like to play here because not only is it private but Roger Federer warms up here and stuff,” the insider shared.
“There’s a respect for the professionals but also people that just want to play sport.”
They praised the Whole Ten Yards star for beginning to play Pickleball “later in life after health problems.”
Matthew spoke openly through the years about his battle with addiction.
He went even more in-depth about his struggles in his 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.
The insider also addressed Matthew’s surprising death, saying: “I was at home when I heard the news yesterday. It’s very sad.”
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TROUBLING SIGNS
Extra host Billy Bush confirmed in an Instagram post that Matthew played pickleball hours before his death.
In a lengthy post, the TV presenter shared comments from the actor’s pickleball partner.
He wrote: “I spoke to the woman he played with this morning and every morning.
“She is in shock, adored Matt … she said he had been fatigued today and over the past week.
“A little more than usual. He played for one hour, then went home.”
Billy noted in his post that Matthew played the sport “every day and sometimes twice. It regulated his days.”
TRAGIC PASSING
News broke that the Fools Rush In star had died on Saturday at the age of 54.
An early report suggested that Matthew drowned and was found unresponsive inside a jacuzzi at his home in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.
He moved into the house just a few months earlier.
The actor caused concern from fans during the move, as photos showed him looking disheveled while sipping a Starbucks drink.
He was photographed looking troubled and tired while unloading a truck.
Matthew was dressed in casual clothes, including a baggy navy top, jeans, and sneakers.
Despite his addiction struggles, sources told the outlet that drugs were not found at the scene of his death and no foul play is suspected.
Matthew is survived by five younger half-siblings: Mia, Emily, Caitlin, Willy, and Madeleine.
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