The new owner of Matthew Perry’s home is facing criticism after sharing photos by the pool where the late actor died.
Recently, the new owners of actor Matthew Perry’s former home made headlines after posting pictures by the pool where he died.
Friends star Matthew Perry was found dead in October 2023
Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit TV show “Friends”, passed away in October 2023 at the age of 54.
Reports indicated his death was due to the acute effects of ketamine and drowning.
Before his death, sources said Perry had renovated his four-bedroom home and was very happy there, calling it “heaven.”
Days before being found unresponsive, he posted a photo on Instagram of himself relaxing in his infinity pool.
His sudden death shocked fans around the world, making the location of his passing a sensitive subject.
New owner of Matthew Perry’s home sparks debate after posing beside pool where late actor died
The home, located in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, was sold for $8.55 million.
The new owners, a family led by real estate developer Anita Verma-Lallian, expressed their excitement about the property.
They shared their plans to honor the legacy of Perry while also highlighting the beauty of the home.
In their social media posts, the new owners showcased the stunning views and luxurious features of the house.
Anita mentioned how much she loved the home from the moment she entered it.
She emphasized that their decision to purchase the house was based on its charm and not on its tragic past.
“We are so excited to share that we bought a home in Los Angeles earlier this month!
Our agent, @brooke.elliott.laurinkus, said she had an amazing ‘off-market’ property that she really wanted us to see,” Anita wrote on Instagram.
Matthew Perry’s fans were not pleased with the photos
They felt it was inappropriate to pose by the pool where Perry’s body was discovered.
Comments on social media ranged from supportive to critical.
Some users appreciated the new owners’ intention to honor Perry’s memory, while others found the photos distasteful.
It’s their home know they can pose were ever they want.
Lots of people die in houses it doesn’t mean to say the next owners can’t use that room/area, one user said.
looks like they’re praying over the house maybe they’re hoping to help his spirit rest. people need to calm down, the second user commented.
How could they be so innocent? The third user said.
I felt annoyed when I saw these pictures, another wrote.
The new owner speaks out about the online criticism
Anita responded to the criticism by explaining that they wanted to celebrate the positive aspects of Perry’s life.
She stated, “We chose to honor the positive aspects of the previous owner’s life, his immense talent, and all the joy he brought to so many people.”
She also mentioned that they planned to keep some design elements from the home, including a unique Batman logo in the pool, which was significant to Perry.
The family conducted a traditional blessing ceremony before moving in, which they shared on social media.
Anita described the home as a “piece of paradise” filled with light and expressed her eagerness to create new memories there.
Despite their good intentions, many people still felt uneasy about the situation.
Some commented that they could have chosen a different spot for their photos.
Others suggested that the new owners should focus on enjoying their new home without drawing attention to its past.