Matthew Perry Foundation launches for late ‘Friends’ actor to help people with addiction

'Friends' star Matthew Perry dead at 54

"Friends" star Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose sarcastic, but lovable Chandler Bing was among television’s most famous and most quotable characters, has died at 54.

LOS ANGELES - Less than a week after his death, a foundation has been established in the name of Matthew Perry to help people dealing with addiction.

"In the spirit of Matthew Perry’s enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction, we embark on a journey to honor his legacy by establishing the Matthew Perry Foundation, guided by his own words and experiences, and driven by his passion for making a difference in as many lives as possible," said an inaugural statement establishing the Matthew Perry Foundation on Friday.

The Emmy-nominated "Friends" star often spoke publicly about his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. The foundation, which is now accepting donations, cited his desire to be remembered as someone who helped others with substance abuse even more than his sitcom stardom.

The foundation will be maintained by the National Philanthropic Trust. No further details on the organization were immediately released.

Actor Matthew Perry arrives at CBS, CW And Showtime 2015 Summer TCA Party at Pacific Design Center on August 10, 2015 in West Hollywood, California. (Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Perry was declared dead at age 54 after paramedics found him unresponsive at his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Hollywood mourns 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

'Friends' star Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing, has died at the age of 54. Josh McBride of "Simplified with Josh McBride" joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to talk about Perry's life and legacy.

He starred along with Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer for 10 seasons on NBC's "Friends."

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