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'Friends' actor Matthew Perry dies aged 54
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'Friends' actor Matthew Perry dies aged 54: US media
Matthew Perry, one of the stars of smash hit TV sitcom "Friends," was found dead at his home Saturday, US media reported. He was 54.
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