Matthew Perry photos show 'Friends' star with pals just days before his death

Matthew Perry spent time with friends just days before his death.

The "Friends" star was recently seen with pals having dinner at The Apple Pan. The Los Angeles restaurant is known for its burgers.

For the outing on Oct. 21 - one week before his passing - the 54-year-old kept it casual with a blue T-shirt, black pants and white sneakers sans laces. He completed the look with a pair of sunglasses, along with tousled salt and pepper hair.

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The actor died Saturday after an apparent drowning in a hot tub at his home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, law enforcement sources confirmed to Fox News Digital. Drugs were not reportedly on scene, and no foul play is suspected.

Before his death, Perry was active on Instagram. His last post, dated Oct. 23, showed him relaxing in a hot tub at night while listening to his headphones.

"Oh, so warm water swirling around makes you feel good? I'm Mattman," the Batman fan wrote in the caption.

A representative for the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office confirmed to Fox News Digital that Perry’s cause of death was "deferred."

"An autopsy was completed today, and toxicology results are pending," the office shared.

Perry, who was born in Massachusetts and raised in Canada, was 24 years old when he began portraying Chandler Bing on the beloved sitcom "Friends."

The series ran on the NBC network for a decade and also starred Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer.

"Friends" co-creators, Marta Kauffman and David Crane, and executive producer Kevin Bright reacted to Perry's death in a statement shared with Fox News Digital, saying, "We are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew’s passing. It still seems impossible. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as part of our lives."

"He was a brilliant talent. It’s a cliché to say that an actor makes a role their own, but in Matthew’s case, there are no truer words. From the day we first heard him embody the role of Chandler Bing, there was no one else for us.

"We will always cherish the joy, the light, the blinding intelligence he brought to every moment – not just to his work, but in life as well. He was always the funniest person in the room. More than that, he was the sweetest, with a giving and selfless heart. We send all of our love to his family and friends. This truly is 'The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken.'"

"We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother," Perry's family told People. "Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend. You all meant so much to him, and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love."

Throughout the weekend, Perry was mourned by friends, co-stars and famous fans, including his childhood classmate, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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"I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them," Trudeau wrote on X. "Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved — and you will be missed."

Perry’s mother served as press secretary to Trudeau’s father, Pierre Trudeau, during his time as prime minister.

Adele took a moment to talk about him during her show in Las Vegas on Saturday night. She recalled how his work made her laugh and said that even though she had never met him, there is a strange thing that happens sometimes when an entertainer dies that makes you feel personally sad.

"Saturday Night Live" also showed a tribute card for Perry during the weekend’s episode. Perry once hosted the show in 1997, which featured one sketch where he played Matt LeBlanc’s character Joey and Colin Quinn played Chandler.

Another frequent "Friends" co-star, Maggie Wheeler, who played his girlfriend Janice, wrote, "The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel very blessed by every creative moment we shared."

Gwyneth Paltrow, writing on Instagram, recalled meeting Perry at the Williamstown Theater Festival in the summer of 1993, where they were both doing plays. The "Friends" pilot had been shot but not yet aired. The actor and lifestyle guru recalled Perry as funny, sweet and fun to be with.

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"We drove out to swim in creeks, had beers in the local college bar, kissed in a field of long grass. It was a magical summer," she wrote. "I am super sad today, as so many of us are. I hope Matthew is at peace at long last. I really do."

Jen Psaki bashes GOP Speaker Mike Johnson for being a 'religious fundamentalist'

Former White House press secretary turned MSNBC host Jen Psaki bashed the new Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, for being a "religious fundamentalist" on her show, "Inside with Jen Psaki," Sunday.

"First glance, Mike Johnson does seem fine," Psaki said. "Fine-ish. Conservative, yes. But he once started a civility caucus with a Democrat. And I mean, if nothing else, he wears a suit and has glasses," she continued. "How threatening can this guy actually be?"

Psaki played a clip of Johnson describing himself as a "Bible-believing Christian." 

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"I am a Bible-believing Christian," Johnson said. "Someone asked me today in the media, they said, well, it’s curious. People are curious, what does Mike Johnson think about any issue under the sun?" he said in the clip. "I said, Well, go pick up a Bible off your shelf and read it. That’s my world view."

"You heard that right," Psaki said in response to Johnson's comments. "The Bible doesn’t just inform his worldview, it is his worldview."

In an article for MSNBC, Psaki warned her audience that Johnson is a scary speaker for more than just his political beliefs. "Most Americans might not be able to pick Mike Johnson out of a lineup, but in reality he’s far from benign," Psaki wrote. 

"It’s not just his political ideology that should scare us. Johnson is basically a Christian fundamentalist," she continued. 

Johnson has received a polarized reaction online for invoking God and the Bible during appearances following his election to Speaker of the House. 

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While conservatives on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, have praised Johnson for wearing his Christianity on his sleeve in his new role, some liberals argued that he is offending the "Constitution and the New Testament" with his appeal to God inside the House chamber.

Speaking to Congress following his election, Johnson declared, "I don’t believe there are any coincidences in a matter like this. I believe that Scripture and the Bible is very clear that God is the one that raises up those in authority. He raised up each of you, all of us. And I believe God has ordained and allowed each one of us to be brought here for this specific moment and this time. This is my belief." 

"I believe that each one of us has a huge responsibility today to use the gifts that God has given us to serve the extraordinary people of this great country and they deserve it," he added.

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Fox News' Gabriel Hays contributed to this report.

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