▲ 1020 ▼ 'Friends' Star Matthew Perry Dead at 54 After Apparent Drowning (www.tmz.com) submitted 2 years ago by nosta@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world 162 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] Kraven_the_Hunter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 130 points 2 years ago (6 children) Gotta admit, I expected it to be related to his past drug/alcohol abuse. Drowning is a bit of a shock. permalink fedilink source hideshow 12 child comments replies: [–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 115 points 2 years ago (2 children) It was in a hot tub. My money is on drugs plus hot tub permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 34 points 2 years ago (4 children) It was a lap pool, not a hot tub. His home he bought last June lists a lap pool, no hot tub. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] Volkditty@kbin.social 93 points 2 years ago Well, that confirms it. There's no way a millionaire could have had a hot tub installed since last June! permalink fedilink source parent [–] chepox@sopuli.xyz 51 points 2 years ago (3 children) I did not know what a lap pool was. This is a lap pool. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 30 points 2 years ago Sources online say it was a combo of a lap pool hot tub. permalink fedilink source parent [–] fine_sandy_bottom@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago Oh wow neither did I. For some reason I thought it was a tiny shallow pool, like for toddlers to play in. Why would anyone even have one of those?! A lap pool, for doing laps, makes so much more sense. I've lived in a house with a pool and it's just a huge pain in the ass. Being able to bust a couple of laps would be great though. I'd love to have this. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Ashen@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago Neither did I, thanks for sharing! permalink fedilink source parent [–] kalleboo@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Looks hot tubby enough to me https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyuv2zDrL0r/ permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Damn, that was his last post. Pretty eerie. Seems like there are worse ways to go permalink fedilink source parent [–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago (2 children) Strange, the article from la times said hot tub permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Dralejr@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 years ago Apparently his last Twitter/Instagram whatever post he showed off his new hot tub, so could be either I suppose. permalink fedilink source parent [–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Twitter is saying it is a hot tub, lap pool combo. permalink fedilink source parent [–] BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 years ago Doesn't really matter, does it? Not that most people, yours truly included, didn't contemplate it. But the man's dead, and that's kinda it. permalink fedilink source parent [–] WashedOver@lemmy.ca 47 points 2 years ago One has to wonder about the medical issues he was experiencing in the past couple of years were. I'm pretty sure addiction doesn't make one healthier or younger so you wonder what type of damage has incurred over the years of his struggles. Perhaps he had heart issues or something else that will surface in the hours and says ahead. Still sad to hear he's passed. Money can make some things easier in life without a doubt but it can't fix everything it seems. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Evilcoleslaw@lemmy.world 45 points 2 years ago (1 child) Apparently drowning in a hot tub, while it could be from any number of things, screams possible drug or alcohol involvement. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] PetDinosaurs@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago Yeah... It's possibly not, but the overwhelming probability is drugs. Addiction is a disease. I'm sad to see him go. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Ser_Salty@feddit.de 18 points 2 years ago (1 child) It was possibly a heart attack that caused him to drown, which wouldn't be much of a shock considering his painkiller abuse, known to cause heart problems. No drugs or alcohol on site, but it's not like his addictions didn't leave a lasting impact. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Hiuhokiguess@reddthat.com -3 points 2 years ago (2 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/03/08/opioid-induced-cardiac-arrests-are-focus-of-new-report https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/opioid-addiction-heart-risks permalink fedilink source parent [–] the_q@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (2 children) Oh man, really? Then what killed my mom? Also, go get your heart checked out, bud. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] kureta@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago Maybe he is not from the US, like me. Outside the US people don't immediately think of opioids when someone says painkiller. They are not prescribed nearly as much. Maybe not at all where I am from. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Hiuhokiguess@reddthat.com 1 point 2 years ago What a stupid response. I don’t know your mom. How long did your mom abuse painkillers? What are the dosages and frequencies she took them at? Did she ever get clean and if so how long had she been abusing them and how long had she been clean? Was she a polysubstance abuser? Did your mom have any cardiac conditions of note? Did she take any medications? Familial history? You see what im getting at with how dumb your response was? I did get my heart checked out and I got my heart rate up to 138 and ran 15 minutes longer than I needed to and the cardiologist/lipidologist told me in his career of over 40 years I’m only the second time he’s ever seen someone’s heart not skip a single beat. I could still go the way of Matthew Perry/your mom. You never know. Pain killer abuse varies a fuck ton. So many other things come into play when we’re talking heart attacks. permalink fedilink source parent [–] flucksy_bango@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago (2 children) You've gotta be pretty fucked up to drown in a hot tub permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Siethron@lemmy.world 23 points 2 years ago (1 child) Ehh not really. Dehydration alone could cause you to pass out in a hot tub when you think you're just really relaxed. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] flucksy_bango@lemmy.world -18 points 2 years ago You have to be pretty fucked up to die of dehydration in a hot tub. I'd imagine dehydration makes you pretty fucking thirsty. I guess I wouldn't know because I have never been in a hot tub or dehydrated? I don't have much in common with Perry beyond not remembering the 90s. I was too young, he was too high. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Kite@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago You've gotta be pretty fucked up to drown in a hot tub If you've got low blood pressure, could be naturally that way or medication can cause it, you can pass out fast in a hot tub. I can't go in them for that reason. permalink fedilink source parent [–] fleabomber@lemm.ee 13 points 2 years ago Little of column a, little of column b... permalink fedilink source parent
[–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 115 points 2 years ago (2 children) It was in a hot tub. My money is on drugs plus hot tub permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 34 points 2 years ago (4 children) It was a lap pool, not a hot tub. His home he bought last June lists a lap pool, no hot tub. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] Volkditty@kbin.social 93 points 2 years ago Well, that confirms it. There's no way a millionaire could have had a hot tub installed since last June! permalink fedilink source parent [–] chepox@sopuli.xyz 51 points 2 years ago (3 children) I did not know what a lap pool was. This is a lap pool. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 30 points 2 years ago Sources online say it was a combo of a lap pool hot tub. permalink fedilink source parent [–] fine_sandy_bottom@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago Oh wow neither did I. For some reason I thought it was a tiny shallow pool, like for toddlers to play in. Why would anyone even have one of those?! A lap pool, for doing laps, makes so much more sense. I've lived in a house with a pool and it's just a huge pain in the ass. Being able to bust a couple of laps would be great though. I'd love to have this. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Ashen@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago Neither did I, thanks for sharing! permalink fedilink source parent [–] kalleboo@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Looks hot tubby enough to me https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyuv2zDrL0r/ permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Damn, that was his last post. Pretty eerie. Seems like there are worse ways to go permalink fedilink source parent [–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago (2 children) Strange, the article from la times said hot tub permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Dralejr@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 years ago Apparently his last Twitter/Instagram whatever post he showed off his new hot tub, so could be either I suppose. permalink fedilink source parent [–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Twitter is saying it is a hot tub, lap pool combo. permalink fedilink source parent [–] BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 years ago Doesn't really matter, does it? Not that most people, yours truly included, didn't contemplate it. But the man's dead, and that's kinda it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 34 points 2 years ago (4 children) It was a lap pool, not a hot tub. His home he bought last June lists a lap pool, no hot tub. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] Volkditty@kbin.social 93 points 2 years ago Well, that confirms it. There's no way a millionaire could have had a hot tub installed since last June! permalink fedilink source parent [–] chepox@sopuli.xyz 51 points 2 years ago (3 children) I did not know what a lap pool was. This is a lap pool. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 30 points 2 years ago Sources online say it was a combo of a lap pool hot tub. permalink fedilink source parent [–] fine_sandy_bottom@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago Oh wow neither did I. For some reason I thought it was a tiny shallow pool, like for toddlers to play in. Why would anyone even have one of those?! A lap pool, for doing laps, makes so much more sense. I've lived in a house with a pool and it's just a huge pain in the ass. Being able to bust a couple of laps would be great though. I'd love to have this. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Ashen@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago Neither did I, thanks for sharing! permalink fedilink source parent [–] kalleboo@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Looks hot tubby enough to me https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyuv2zDrL0r/ permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Damn, that was his last post. Pretty eerie. Seems like there are worse ways to go permalink fedilink source parent [–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago (2 children) Strange, the article from la times said hot tub permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Dralejr@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 years ago Apparently his last Twitter/Instagram whatever post he showed off his new hot tub, so could be either I suppose. permalink fedilink source parent [–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Twitter is saying it is a hot tub, lap pool combo. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Volkditty@kbin.social 93 points 2 years ago Well, that confirms it. There's no way a millionaire could have had a hot tub installed since last June! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] chepox@sopuli.xyz 51 points 2 years ago (3 children) I did not know what a lap pool was. This is a lap pool. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 30 points 2 years ago Sources online say it was a combo of a lap pool hot tub. permalink fedilink source parent [–] fine_sandy_bottom@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago Oh wow neither did I. For some reason I thought it was a tiny shallow pool, like for toddlers to play in. Why would anyone even have one of those?! A lap pool, for doing laps, makes so much more sense. I've lived in a house with a pool and it's just a huge pain in the ass. Being able to bust a couple of laps would be great though. I'd love to have this. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Ashen@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago Neither did I, thanks for sharing! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 30 points 2 years ago Sources online say it was a combo of a lap pool hot tub. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] fine_sandy_bottom@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago Oh wow neither did I. For some reason I thought it was a tiny shallow pool, like for toddlers to play in. Why would anyone even have one of those?! A lap pool, for doing laps, makes so much more sense. I've lived in a house with a pool and it's just a huge pain in the ass. Being able to bust a couple of laps would be great though. I'd love to have this. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Ashen@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago Neither did I, thanks for sharing! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] kalleboo@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Looks hot tubby enough to me https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyuv2zDrL0r/ permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Damn, that was his last post. Pretty eerie. Seems like there are worse ways to go permalink fedilink source parent
[–] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Damn, that was his last post. Pretty eerie. Seems like there are worse ways to go permalink fedilink source parent
[–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago (2 children) Strange, the article from la times said hot tub permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Dralejr@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 years ago Apparently his last Twitter/Instagram whatever post he showed off his new hot tub, so could be either I suppose. permalink fedilink source parent [–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Twitter is saying it is a hot tub, lap pool combo. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Dralejr@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 years ago Apparently his last Twitter/Instagram whatever post he showed off his new hot tub, so could be either I suppose. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Twitter is saying it is a hot tub, lap pool combo. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 years ago Doesn't really matter, does it? Not that most people, yours truly included, didn't contemplate it. But the man's dead, and that's kinda it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] WashedOver@lemmy.ca 47 points 2 years ago One has to wonder about the medical issues he was experiencing in the past couple of years were. I'm pretty sure addiction doesn't make one healthier or younger so you wonder what type of damage has incurred over the years of his struggles. Perhaps he had heart issues or something else that will surface in the hours and says ahead. Still sad to hear he's passed. Money can make some things easier in life without a doubt but it can't fix everything it seems. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Evilcoleslaw@lemmy.world 45 points 2 years ago (1 child) Apparently drowning in a hot tub, while it could be from any number of things, screams possible drug or alcohol involvement. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] PetDinosaurs@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago Yeah... It's possibly not, but the overwhelming probability is drugs. Addiction is a disease. I'm sad to see him go. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] PetDinosaurs@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago Yeah... It's possibly not, but the overwhelming probability is drugs. Addiction is a disease. I'm sad to see him go. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Ser_Salty@feddit.de 18 points 2 years ago (1 child) It was possibly a heart attack that caused him to drown, which wouldn't be much of a shock considering his painkiller abuse, known to cause heart problems. No drugs or alcohol on site, but it's not like his addictions didn't leave a lasting impact. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Hiuhokiguess@reddthat.com -3 points 2 years ago (2 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/03/08/opioid-induced-cardiac-arrests-are-focus-of-new-report https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/opioid-addiction-heart-risks permalink fedilink source parent [–] the_q@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (2 children) Oh man, really? Then what killed my mom? Also, go get your heart checked out, bud. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] kureta@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago Maybe he is not from the US, like me. Outside the US people don't immediately think of opioids when someone says painkiller. They are not prescribed nearly as much. Maybe not at all where I am from. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Hiuhokiguess@reddthat.com 1 point 2 years ago What a stupid response. I don’t know your mom. How long did your mom abuse painkillers? What are the dosages and frequencies she took them at? Did she ever get clean and if so how long had she been abusing them and how long had she been clean? Was she a polysubstance abuser? Did your mom have any cardiac conditions of note? Did she take any medications? Familial history? You see what im getting at with how dumb your response was? I did get my heart checked out and I got my heart rate up to 138 and ran 15 minutes longer than I needed to and the cardiologist/lipidologist told me in his career of over 40 years I’m only the second time he’s ever seen someone’s heart not skip a single beat. I could still go the way of Matthew Perry/your mom. You never know. Pain killer abuse varies a fuck ton. So many other things come into play when we’re talking heart attacks. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Hiuhokiguess@reddthat.com -3 points 2 years ago (2 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/03/08/opioid-induced-cardiac-arrests-are-focus-of-new-report https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/opioid-addiction-heart-risks permalink fedilink source parent [–] the_q@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (2 children) Oh man, really? Then what killed my mom? Also, go get your heart checked out, bud. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] kureta@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago Maybe he is not from the US, like me. Outside the US people don't immediately think of opioids when someone says painkiller. They are not prescribed nearly as much. Maybe not at all where I am from. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Hiuhokiguess@reddthat.com 1 point 2 years ago What a stupid response. I don’t know your mom. How long did your mom abuse painkillers? What are the dosages and frequencies she took them at? Did she ever get clean and if so how long had she been abusing them and how long had she been clean? Was she a polysubstance abuser? Did your mom have any cardiac conditions of note? Did she take any medications? Familial history? You see what im getting at with how dumb your response was? I did get my heart checked out and I got my heart rate up to 138 and ran 15 minutes longer than I needed to and the cardiologist/lipidologist told me in his career of over 40 years I’m only the second time he’s ever seen someone’s heart not skip a single beat. I could still go the way of Matthew Perry/your mom. You never know. Pain killer abuse varies a fuck ton. So many other things come into play when we’re talking heart attacks. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/03/08/opioid-induced-cardiac-arrests-are-focus-of-new-report https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/opioid-addiction-heart-risks permalink fedilink source parent
[–] the_q@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (2 children) Oh man, really? Then what killed my mom? Also, go get your heart checked out, bud. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] kureta@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago Maybe he is not from the US, like me. Outside the US people don't immediately think of opioids when someone says painkiller. They are not prescribed nearly as much. Maybe not at all where I am from. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Hiuhokiguess@reddthat.com 1 point 2 years ago What a stupid response. I don’t know your mom. How long did your mom abuse painkillers? What are the dosages and frequencies she took them at? Did she ever get clean and if so how long had she been abusing them and how long had she been clean? Was she a polysubstance abuser? Did your mom have any cardiac conditions of note? Did she take any medications? Familial history? You see what im getting at with how dumb your response was? I did get my heart checked out and I got my heart rate up to 138 and ran 15 minutes longer than I needed to and the cardiologist/lipidologist told me in his career of over 40 years I’m only the second time he’s ever seen someone’s heart not skip a single beat. I could still go the way of Matthew Perry/your mom. You never know. Pain killer abuse varies a fuck ton. So many other things come into play when we’re talking heart attacks. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] kureta@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago Maybe he is not from the US, like me. Outside the US people don't immediately think of opioids when someone says painkiller. They are not prescribed nearly as much. Maybe not at all where I am from. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Hiuhokiguess@reddthat.com 1 point 2 years ago What a stupid response. I don’t know your mom. How long did your mom abuse painkillers? What are the dosages and frequencies she took them at? Did she ever get clean and if so how long had she been abusing them and how long had she been clean? Was she a polysubstance abuser? Did your mom have any cardiac conditions of note? Did she take any medications? Familial history? You see what im getting at with how dumb your response was? I did get my heart checked out and I got my heart rate up to 138 and ran 15 minutes longer than I needed to and the cardiologist/lipidologist told me in his career of over 40 years I’m only the second time he’s ever seen someone’s heart not skip a single beat. I could still go the way of Matthew Perry/your mom. You never know. Pain killer abuse varies a fuck ton. So many other things come into play when we’re talking heart attacks. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] flucksy_bango@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago (2 children) You've gotta be pretty fucked up to drown in a hot tub permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Siethron@lemmy.world 23 points 2 years ago (1 child) Ehh not really. Dehydration alone could cause you to pass out in a hot tub when you think you're just really relaxed. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] flucksy_bango@lemmy.world -18 points 2 years ago You have to be pretty fucked up to die of dehydration in a hot tub. I'd imagine dehydration makes you pretty fucking thirsty. I guess I wouldn't know because I have never been in a hot tub or dehydrated? I don't have much in common with Perry beyond not remembering the 90s. I was too young, he was too high. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Kite@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago You've gotta be pretty fucked up to drown in a hot tub If you've got low blood pressure, could be naturally that way or medication can cause it, you can pass out fast in a hot tub. I can't go in them for that reason. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Siethron@lemmy.world 23 points 2 years ago (1 child) Ehh not really. Dehydration alone could cause you to pass out in a hot tub when you think you're just really relaxed. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] flucksy_bango@lemmy.world -18 points 2 years ago You have to be pretty fucked up to die of dehydration in a hot tub. I'd imagine dehydration makes you pretty fucking thirsty. I guess I wouldn't know because I have never been in a hot tub or dehydrated? I don't have much in common with Perry beyond not remembering the 90s. I was too young, he was too high. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] flucksy_bango@lemmy.world -18 points 2 years ago You have to be pretty fucked up to die of dehydration in a hot tub. I'd imagine dehydration makes you pretty fucking thirsty. I guess I wouldn't know because I have never been in a hot tub or dehydrated? I don't have much in common with Perry beyond not remembering the 90s. I was too young, he was too high. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Kite@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago You've gotta be pretty fucked up to drown in a hot tub If you've got low blood pressure, could be naturally that way or medication can cause it, you can pass out fast in a hot tub. I can't go in them for that reason. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] fleabomber@lemm.ee 13 points 2 years ago Little of column a, little of column b... permalink fedilink source parent