Matthew Perry’s body was removed from his California home where he was found dead in a hot tub on Saturday at the age of 54.

The late actor was stretchered into a coroner’s van from the front door of his home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of LA late Saturday night.

As The Post previously reported, the beloved “Friends” star was found dead of an apparent drowning. First responders rushed to the address after receiving a call reporting a cardiac arrest. TMZ reported Perry’s assistant called 911.

Additionally, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey told CNN that the call came in at 4:07 p.m. for a possible “water rescue” emergency. They arrived to find Perry “unresponsive.”

Authorities then put up tape across the residence and a white tent was spotted near the pool and hot tub in Perry’s backyard. His parents, Suzanne Perry and John Bennett Perry (who divorced in 1970), were photographed at the scene, along with Suzanne’s husband, “Dateline’s” Keith Morrison.


  First responders rushed to the address after receiving a call reporting a cardiac arrest. CPR/D.Sanchez / BACKGRID First responders rushed to the address after receiving a call reporting a cardiac arrest. CPR/D.Sanchez / BACKGRID

  Perry’s assistant reportedly called 911. CPR/D.Sanchez / BACKGRID Perry’s assistant reportedly called 911. CPR/D.Sanchez / BACKGRID

  Perry’s body was removed from the front part of his home. CPR/D.Sanchez / BACKGRID Perry’s body was removed from the front part of his home. CPR/D.Sanchez / BACKGRID

  Aerial view of Perry’s home on Saturday. BACKGRID Aerial view of Perry’s home on Saturday. BACKGRID

  A large white tent was put up near Perry’s hot tub and pool in his backyard. WFLA A large white tent was put up near Perry’s hot tub and pool in his backyard. WFLA

An official cause of death has not been released and an autopsy is pending.

Although TMZ reports there were no illegal drugs on the premises, enforcement sources told the outlet Sunday that several Rx drugs were reportedly found in the house.


  Matthew Perry was best known for his role on “Friends.” Getty Images for GQ Matthew Perry was best known for his role on “Friends.” Getty Images for GQ

  Authorities received a call at 4:07 p.m. for a reported water rescue emergency, per CNN. Stoianov-spot / BACKGRID Authorities received a call at 4:07 p.m. for a reported water rescue emergency, per CNN. Stoianov-spot / BACKGRID

“Authorities found anti-depressants, anti-anxiety drugs and a COPD drug in the house,” the outlet reported.

Per the CDC, COPD, short for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, refers to diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems.


  Just five days before his death, Perry shared an eerie photo in his hot tub. Matthew Perry/Instagram Just five days before his death, Perry shared an eerie photo in his hot tub. Matthew Perry/Instagram

The L.A. County Coroner will conduct a toxicology exam to determine if any drugs were in Perry’s system at the time. Results could take months.

Perry, who was best known for playing Chandler Bing on “Friends” for 10 years, was not married nor had any children at the time of his death.

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