Matthew Perry was happy and sober shortly before his death – Friends creator

Friends creator Marta Kauffman has said Matthew Perry was ‘happy and chipper’ just weeks before his death

Friends star Matthew Perry (Ian West/PA)

Matthew Perry was “happy and chipper” and was sober and had given up smoking just weeks before his death, Friends creator Marta Kauffman has said.

The TV executive, who created the beloved sitcom with David Crane, spoke to the actor just two weeks before his death at the weekend at the age of 54, which sparked an outpouring of grief from fans around the world.