Matthew Perry pictured ‘in good spirits’ with mystery woman just hours before his shock death
Posted by  badge Boss on Nov 01, 2023 - 07:19PM
New pictures of Matthew Perry have emerged 24 hours before his death (Picture: Getty / Backgrid)

was pictured looking upbeat as he enjoyed lunch with a mystery woman just hours before his shock death.

The actor, who played on Friends, in LA on Saturday, at the age of 54.

The to ‘rule out two dangerous drugs’ but the full toxicology results will not be available for around six weeks.

New pictures have emerged of the late comedy icon the day before the tragedy, as over food.

The snaps showed Perry in a long-sleeved black top as he appeared to be engrossed in a chat with the woman in question, who looked relaxed in a teal top and white jeans.

According to , the pair spent time together at the Hotel Bel-Air on Friday afternoon, and were seated for around an hour and a half before they left together.

Matthew was spotted out with a mystery woman (Picture: Backgrid)
They are thought to have spent much of the afternoon talking (Picture: Backgrid)

An eyewitness told the outlet and ‘so engaged’ in their conversation that he barely touched his food during the meal.

Perry previously opened up about his personal life in one of his final interviews, explaining that he had worked hard to get over his fear of love.

‘The thing that’s changed about me is I have no interest in hanging out with somebody that I don’t know or somebody that I’m not that into,’ he told People Magazine.

‘The next person I really take seriously is somebody that I’m going to be in love with and not be scared by the things that used to scare me.

They were seen together at the Hotel Bel-Air on Friday (Picture: Backgrid)
Matthew’s death was confirmed the following day (Picture: Backgrid)

‘I’m not run by the fear I used to be run by so everything’s kind of different. I’m feeling more confident and I’m not afraid of love anymore, so the next girl I go out with better watch out.’

News of his death broke the following evening, with tributes immediately pouring in around the world in response.

A cause of death has not yet been officially determined by the LA County Coroner, and will be ‘deferred’ pending the toxicology report.

Matthew died at the age of 54 (Picture: Backgrid)

According to the publication, this is expected to be shared in a few months and will give a clearer indication if any other illegal or prescription drugs were in his system at the time of his death.

The situation is not being treated as suspicious but the LAPD’s Robbery Homicide Division (RHD) is investigating the death as ‘standard procedure’.

Perry’s body was discovered found in the hot tub at his property, and was already deceased when help arrived.

Authorities searched his home and found no illicit substances.

Tributes poured in for the actor around the world (Picture: NBC)
His Friends cast shared a devastating tribute (Picture: NBC)

In the wake of his death, fans have gathered outside his home – as well as the Friends building in New York – to pay their respects.

His former co-stars, Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow issued a devastating joint statement on Monday, explaining that they were taking time to process their loss.

‘We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,’ the message, shared via People Magazine, read.

‘There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.

‘In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.’