It’s been just over a year since Friends star Matthew Perry’s passing, and his Los Angeles home has found new owners — but not without sparking some online debate.
Fans have mixed feelings about the buyers’ approach to sharing photos of the property, especially around certain areas that hold bittersweet memories. It’s got people talking, with some fans feeling a little uneasy about how to honor the place Perry once called his own.
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It’s hard to believe it’s been over a year since Matthew Perry passed away.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Friends star’s Los Angeles home, where he was found, has officially been sold, and the new owners are causing a stir.
While some fans are excited for the new chapter, others aren’t so sure about the way the new family is handling things.
Matthew Perry’s tragic death rocked the world back in October 2023.
Embed from Getty ImagesHe was only 54 years old when he was found floating in his hot tub after a combination of ketamine and drowning. It was a shocking loss for his fans, friends, and family alike.
Just days before his passing, he shared a photo of himself chilling in his infinity pool at his Pacific Palisades home.
Embed from Getty ImagesThat same house has now been purchased for a staggering $8.55 million by a new family eager to make it their own.
The new owner, Anita Verma-Lallian, a real estate developer, couldn’t wait to share her excitement on social media.
Embed from Getty ImagesShe talked about how she fell in love with the property from the moment she walked in. “We are so excited to share that we bought a home in Los Angeles earlier this month!” she wrote on Instagram.
“Our agent said she had an amazing ‘off-market’ property that she really wanted us to see,” the owner added.
Embed from Getty ImagesAnita emphasized that their love for the home had nothing to do with Perry’s tragic past. “As a real estate developer myself, I believe every property has a history that we may or may not know about,” she said.
“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 continued.
Embed from Getty ImagesIt’s clear she has some deep respect for the legacy Perry left behind. She also mentioned they plan to keep some of the home’s quirkiest features, including the famous Batman logo in the pool.
“The Batman logo in the pool is definitely staying,” she confirmed.
Embed from Getty ImagesComing from a Hindu background, Anita even shared that it’s customary for her family to do a blessing and prayer before moving into a new home.
While many people congratulated Anita in the comments, expressing how cool it was to honor Matthew’s memory, there were definitely mixed reactions.
Some fans wrote things like, “Thank you for honoring Matthew’s legacy,” and “Congratulations! I think Matthew would be very happy to know his Batman logo will be staying.”
Embed from Getty ImagesIt seems like a lot of fans appreciate the connection to the past. But then there were those who had a different take.
One comment simply said, “Congrats! Haunted,” while another remarked, “No hate or anything, but did you have to take pics of the EXACT spot he was found?”
Some folks chimed in with their thoughts on how they would handle a similar situation.
Embed from Getty Images“I would not have a problem buying a property where someone died or something bad happened. I, however, would choose to live quietly and not bring attention to it,” one commenter shared.
A source revealed that Perry called the house “heaven” and felt incredibly happy living there before his untimely death.
Embed from Getty Images“Why do they seek the attention this information will bring them? Just buy the house, get your blessing, and be quiet,” someone criticized.