Former 'Saturday Night Live' writer Kevin Brennan faces backlash for making fun of Matthew Perry's death, with fans calling him desperate for attention.
'You are sick': Matthew Perry fans outraged after former ' Saturday Night Live ' writer jokes about his death
The initial post garnered a reaction from Perry's fans, who interpreted Brennan's words as mocking. However, Brennan took to X, formerly Twitter, to say that he just thought Perry's death was"funny.""But I do love it when junkies die." "Millions knew & loved Matthew," the user added."His past didn't change that, and it made him stronger. He passed away with more class, & dignity than you could ever hope to have.""Comedy is supposed to be funny," another wrote."Who told you that you are a comedian? Self appointed?"Matthew Perry died Saturday at his home in the Pacific Palisades. He was 54.
Perry died Saturday after an apparent drowning at his Pacific Palisades home, Fox News Digital confirmed. His autopsy was completed Sunday and his cause of death was listed as"deferred" by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office.Perry was remembered by the"Friends" co-creators as a"brilliant talent."
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