Justin Trudeauthe current prime minister and The Canadian leader paid tribute to his former school friendthe actor Matthew Pear, who played Chandler Bing in the famous sitcom Friends, after the announcement of his death last Saturday October 28, at 54 years old.

“The death of Matthew Perry is shocking and sad. I will never forget the school games we played and I know people around the world will never forget the joy he brought them. Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. “You were loved and we will miss you,” said the moving message posted on Trudeau’s official account. on the digital platform X (Twitter).

Perry, three years older than Trudeau, died after drowning in a jacuzzi at a residence in Los Angeles, California.

Their connection goes back over 30 years, having both attended Rockcliffe Park Public School., an elementary school located in Ottawa, Canada. Perry has previously spoken about his childhood memories of Trudeau, who he said he hit once.

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In 2017 during an episode of the show Jimmy Kimmel live, the actor confessed: “My friend Chris Murray, who was also in fifth grade in Canada, reminded me of this. We beat up Justin Trudeau. “I think he was good at a sport we weren't, so it was just pure jealousy.” He also added in this interview that he is not proud of what he has done and he is not bragging.

Trudeau responded almost two weeks later on the childhood experience they had with humor: “I thought about it a little and, you know what? Who didn't want to hit Chandler? “How about a rematch?” he expressed.

As they grew up, their paths took very different directions. The Hollywood star moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming an actor and the politician went to college. However, on several occasions they stated that they always stayed in touch.

Fans, colleagues and friends expressed their deep sadness and said goodbye for the last time to the artist, who also starred in other television programs, such as Boys Will Be Boys, Growing Pains, Silver Spoons And Charles in charge. (AND)