Matthew Perry’s life story will be told by his friends and family in a new three-part Netflix documentary, the streamer has announced. Netflix said Tuesday that The One About Matthew Perry will mark the “first in-depth, definitive documentary” about the life of the late Friends star, from his storied career as a sitcom actor to his personal experiences with addiction. It will feature never-before-heard testimonies from Perry’s sister Mia Perry Bowick, unreleased footage from the Perry family’s private archive and will hear from his former creative collaborators and lifelong friends, who are set to share “candid new details on his private struggles.” Bowick said in a statement that she was finally ready to share memories of her brother’s legacy after he died in October 2023, aged 54.
Matthew had a beautiful heart and a generous spirit, and even in his darkest moments, he could still make you laugh and feel loved,” she continued. Plan auto-renews until cancelled. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
Yet the public only knew part of his story,” the statement continued. Perry died from an accidental overdose caused by the “acute effects” of ketamine, an autopsy revealed. On August 19, the Matthew Perry House — the foundation set up to honor Perry’s legacy and support people dealing with addiction — shared a tribute from the late actor’s mother, Suzanne Morrison, on what would have been his 57th birthday.
Matthew was born 57 years ago today, a day that I feel as keenly as if [it] all happened this very morning,” she wrote. Every day.” “And I hear him saying over and over in those last days of his life, ‘I just want to help people like me, stuck in the disease of addiction,’” she continued. And with your help, we will.” If you or someone you know is suffering from drug addiction, you can seek confidential help and support 24-7 from Frank, by calling 0300 123 6600, texting 82111, sending an email or visiting their website here.
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