“Man crush”- When Matthew Perry shared his experience with former U.S. President Barack Obama

Late actor Matthew Perry is best known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on the iconic television show Friends. As fans around the world continue to mourn his tragic passing, some reflect on one moment of Matthew Perry with the former president, Barack Obama.

The moment that stands out was an Instagram post the actor shared on February 11, 2020, capturing a lighthearted encounter with former U.S. President Barack Obama, where the latter is dubbed 'man crush' by Perry.

It featured a photograph of Perry and Obama laughing together, both dressed in formal suits, with the former president placing a hand on Perry’s shoulder.

The actor revealed that Obama was laughing at something he said, as he captioned the post,

"#mancrushmonday (Yes, that is @barackobama, and yes, he is laughing at sh*t that just came out of my mouth.)"

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Matthew Perry revealed Barack Obama is his man crush

The playful post by Perry has garnered over 2.7 million likes and sparked a wave of reactions from fans and celebrities alike, many of whom were delighted by the unexpected yet heartwarming camaraderie between the actor and the political leader. Matthew's co-star Courtney Cox commented under the post,

"Of course he is!"

Matthew's social media presence was relatively new at the time, but it quickly gained significant traction due to his huge fan following from one of the most popular sitcoms, Friends. The photo of Perry and Obama was taken during a seemingly casual, friendly moment between the two, with Perry capturing the lighthearted nature of their meeting.

For the unversed, Matthew Perry was the last member of the Friends cast to join the Instagram community, and he was also welcomed with a heartwarming post by friend and co-star Jennifer Anniston.

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How did Matthew Perry die?

Matthew Perry's death on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54, shocked the world, including his fans, friends, and family. He was found unresponsive in the hot tub at his Los Angeles home, and his passing was later determined to have been caused by the acute effects of ketamine use.

Authorities also noted the presence of buprenorphine, a drug used to treat opioid addiction, as well as coronary artery disease, which may have contributed to his death. The combination of these factors, along with ketamine’s impact on both the cardiovascular system and respiratory function, was ultimately responsible for the fatal event.

At the time of his death, Perry had been receiving ketamine-assisted psychotherapy sessions to treat his anxiety, and he had been undergoing the treatment in the weeks prior.

However, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner confirmed that the ketamine found in his system was not related to the therapy, and the high levels in his blood indicated the drug had been obtained outside of a medical setting.

This revelation led to an investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department, which eventually resulted in charges against five individuals—Perry's personal assistant, two doctors, and two drug dealers. The authorities alleged that these individuals were involved in procuring and administering the lethal doses of ketamine to Perry.

Matthew Perry’s struggles with addiction were well-documented throughout his life, and his openness about his journey to recovery earned him recognition as an advocate for addiction recovery.

Despite his past challenges, his death from ketamine-related complications was both tragic and unexpected.

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Interested viewers can binge-watch Matthew Perry's Friends on Netflix.