The death of actor Mathew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show Friends, has been met with grief and condolences from around the world. However, amidst the mourning, a tweet making light of his passing has sparked widespread outrage.
Kevin Brennan, a former SNL writer and comedian, came under fire for his insensitive remarks following Perry’s death. Brennan posted a comment on social media platform X, saying, “Drowned in a hot tub, hahaha,” which received strong disapproval from many.
One user quickly responded, questioning Brennan’s problem with his comment. Another person called Brennan “disgusting.” However, the comedian seemed to take pride in being called out for his offensive remarks, responding with a joke about the shallow depth of a hot tub.
TMZ covered the story with the headline, “Ex-‘SNL’ Writer-Comedian Kevin Brennan Mocks Matthew Perry’s Death.” Despite the coverage, Brennan appeared unfazed and stated, “I didn’t mock it. I just thought it was funny. But I do love it when junkies die.”
In response to this, another user expressed their disdain for Brennan’s comments and wished that he would never be affected by addiction. Brennan responded nonchalantly, even including a link to a comedy routine discussing alcoholism.
Overall, Brennan’s controversial comments were seen as an attempt to regain attention, as he had faded from prominence since the 1990s and early 2000s. It is worth noting that his only claim to fame is being the brother of Neal Brennan, the creator of Chappelle’s Show.
Mathew Perry, who was both US and Canadian, had a successful acting career, with his last notable role being Ted Kennedy in The Kennedys: After Camelot (2017). He also made a special appearance as himself in Friends: The Reunion in 2021.
In the past, Perry had been open about his struggles with addiction. Following his recovery, he became an advocate for rehabilitation and a spokesperson for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. Perry also wrote a memoir titled Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing in 2022.
The insensitive remarks made by Kevin Brennan have sparked outrage and have been widely condemned by fans and the public.
