Chandler Bing

Exactly 30 years ago today—on September 22, 1994—the very first episode of the American TV series Friends aired. The show, which would go on to become one of the most popular of all time, drew in billions of viewers around the world. Friends was much more than just a sitcom; it introduced a new way of life and culture to its massive audience.

The cause of death of American-Canadian actor Matthew Perry is not known, pending further investigation, the BBC reported.

The Los Angeles Times and TMZ, which first reported the "Friends" star's death, said he was found dead in a hot tub at his home on Saturday, October 28.

The actor who played Gunther in the hit series "Friends" - James Michael Taylor - has died. He passed away at the age of 59 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He died at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, reports the BBC.