Matthew Perry Talks About Going To Rehab | Letterman

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

Matthew was such a witty, charming, and likeable guy. So sad that he went through all the addiction problems and that we have now lost him. He was making such a difference with the book he wrote and helping others overcome addictions. RIP

[@Farmgoth]

Witty?! His whole schtick was just sarcasm, aka the lowest form of wit.

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

@@Farmgoth but the highest form of intelligence. That's the quote lol

[@Farmgoth]

@@GameTime-yj6qv You think sarcasm is the highest form of intelligence?

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

@@Farmgoth was finishing the quote "sarcasm is the lowest form of wit but the highest form of intelligence." And no I don't believe either part of that quote.

[@Farmgoth]

@@GameTime-yj6qv Could you BE any more asinine?! 🙄

[@pchansan]

What a likable person. Rest in peace 😢🕊️🙏

[@Ilahaa89]

🕊️🕊️🤍🤍🤍🙏🙏

[@Ilahaa89]

He’s a legend ❤ Rest in Peace DEAR FRIEND 😢😢😢🕊️🤍🕊️🤍🕊️🤍

[@LawsOnJoystick]

Aww thats righjt...:/

[@RyderDavis]

Was he that likable? Apparently, he was a bit of a brat. There are a lot of stories of him not being so great. Louis C.K. isn't such a great person either, but he does have an interesting story about Matthew Perry.

[@sarahrodanilla5613]

The fact that he was able to finish up to 10 seasons of Friends and made the whole world laugh and be full of joy.

[@GMatiga1]

We were laughing in all the episodes, I always fo his and Monica’s Part becUse itnis the best story line, helping and inspiring each other, and supporting . We never thought what he went through. What we read in the tabloid we are all rubbish. Rest in peace Sweetie!! We will forever miss you. Always in my prayers that God give you peace, the peace the world cannot give

[@adrianacardoso1918]

Came here to watch after reading the book and finding out he was struggling so bad that day and was living in rehab . Funny how you can never tell what kind of struggle people are going through 😢

[@chayo78]

Same here. I read his book. One never knows what’s going on with people.

[@dibsdibs3495]

And he was still able to be so funny, crazy

[@drhatchard]

Talented…those that are hurting are sometimes the best actors. Happy that has survived …keep it up!

[@drhatchard]

I need to read his book. Scale of 1to 10? How was the book ?

[@chayo78]

@@drhatchard I say 8

[@Bluezkat1]

Just finished his book, it was amazing! He was a troubled soul, I feel for his friends and family. He will definitely be missed - seemed like a really good guy, and funny as hell. RIP Matty

[@LillyMarz777]

I'm hoping he was still clean. I'm wondering if the clot shot made him "die suddenly"😢

[@UniversalExports23]

God, we'll miss you Matthew. You finally overcame your years long struggles and physical pain, only to pass so young and tragically, with so much comedic talent that so few actors could ever match. Really gonna' miss the guy -- feeling so gutted by the news tonight. 😢. Sleep well my Friend.

[@debralevine2869]

Rest in Peace Matthew

[@cynthiahusband106]

Here to see his beautiful face again , it’s oct 29 2023 he’s gone. Fought as hard as he could , these horrific demons this beautiful young man had , so talented , charming , handsome , bright -he will be missed for sure sleep well sweet prince , your resting now and for eternity no horrific struggles will ever come your way , your resting in the arms of the Lord love you matty always RIP🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@sammyandoliver7522]

So sad. Rest in Peace Matthew Perry. Thanks for the laughs.

[@susannatuttapanna2010]

he looks incredible here, it's really sad to hear about all the struggles he's had with addiction and to see the toll it's taken on him over the years.

[@angelgaitan693]

He was sober during that year

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

Season 09 so this 20 years ago?

[@GOLDENFLYWARRIOR]

Sadly lots of issues with addiction. It weighs on ones physical health along with mental health. Sadly he recently died. No cause of death YET being still "deferred" until toxicology report.

[@Ilahaa89]

Rest in Peace, rest easy dear Matthew Perry🕊️🕊️🤍🤍🤍🕊️😢

[@brandyminton4597]

He looks GREAT here, he was beautiful and you can tell he’s sober. ❤

[@amcorazon698]

Such a beautiful soul. I am sure he is so much happier now. RIP dear Matt!

[@rachelt2010]

I'm just amazed he was so open about talking about it. To the whole world. That's strength.

[@debidehm9129]

But was he? Do you know how many actors with addictions say they “kicked” their addictions and didn’t. I truly don’t think he has kicked his addiction at this point as he himself stated he was using the whole time he was on Friends.

[@lauradufresne6628]

​@debidehm9129 At this point in time he was sober. He said that in his book that season 9 was the only season he was sober. But obviously he relapsed until 2021 when he got clean.

[@siobhan28483]

Poor sweetheart. I so wish he got his happy ending. It really breaks my heart. I pray that his spirit is at peace now. Love you Matty, always. ❤

[@sightseeingspotfacts]

I am watching this after his death, and I am a huge fan of him and the friends TV show. I can see in his answers that he is trying so hard to fight this, and hide this . I just feel so sorry for him that he was not able to overcome this. The cause of his death are still unknown as of my writing, but surely it must have contributed to it health wise. Anyway, he brought joy and happiness to millions of people, and will continue to do so. Thought his life was short , his impact was huge. RIP Matthew Perry, you will be forever loved and remembered.

[@alsea1968]

Toxicology results came back recently: Fentanyl was found in his system. He probably fell asleep and drowned in the tub is my guess. He was a funny guy. Best to remember him that way.

[@DennisfromBoston021]

Sad but not surprising,

[@joanieclark1766]

Fentynol was not found in his system!​@@alsea1968

[@cibertronx]

He was so incredibly attractive and charismatic. I cry every time I watch an interview. The ideal laid-back guy. Sooo good looking and cute. And funny and sweet, intelligent....ohhh what a loss. 😢

[@PincoPallino-zh8wm]

I don't know about incredibly attractive, he was fine, but nothing to write home about

[@DianeBerkahn-bg3lc]

I'd go for the first comment

[@DianeBerkahn-bg3lc]

​@PincoPallino-zh8wm ok pinco......I'm not to sure how great pinco is. He's not that nicer guy. Kinda mean to dead people

[@PincoPallino-zh8wm]

@@DianeBerkahn-bg3lc Last I checked, you cannot be mean to dust. Secondly, saying that someones isn't incredibly attractive isn't mean at all. I wasn't judging Matthew, I was judging the blindness of the original post :)

[@octavius8562]

@@PincoPallino-zh8wm I agree. People are just too sensitive today.

[@SFKathy2250]

Now that I've read his book I'm amazed by Perry's acting on Friends while he was suffering so badly. Compulsively poisoning yourself is a horrible, horrible way to live and he still showed up.

[@pressedolives4686]

This comment

[@jillhaas2144]

Addiction is a life shortening disease that makes ones life miserable.

[@Cwgrlup]

He had a disease.

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

I need to read it

[@temp850]

Most of us are poisoning ourselves be it alcohol or sugar (one of the great addictions) or junk food. A huge epidemic of obesity and diabetes etc. 🙏✌️

[@steliosc.4686]

05:50 heartbreaking. That expression says it all. RIP.

[@TheDreamingJune]

Man Matthew was so likable and had amazing comedic timing. It's heartbreaking to hear him talk about his struggles with addiction but i hope his story has helped others. RIP Matthew Perry, you are truly missed. ❤

[@kathykaveh1471]

You can tell he's fully sober and happy here. RIP Matthew. You fought a horrific fight and no matter what your cause of death, you managed to stay clean for almost 2 years, which is not easy with the monster of addiction. We will always love you.

[@kathymajr4778]

He is helping people after his passing as well. I am reading his book right now and it is inspiring me in ways I would never believe. He has said things I felt but hid in my ..wherever thinking no one else understood. However he explains them so clearly. RIP Matthew , Matty, however you knew him. . I believe he is finally not “a unattended “ anything. Plus he his doing the thing he questioned “why am I still here” and that is saving other addicts.

[@davidayer2168]

Agree except that he's not happy here. He'd say anything

[@katietheoret82]

He definitely wasn’t sober here. He was just very good at covering up his addiction. Sadly.

[@lydiarodgers]

@@katietheoret82he wrote that he was sober throughout the entire filming of season 9, which was the only season he managed that. so it’s likely

[@ThePrincessnady1]

He wasn’t sober here

[@AA-qb7ni]

He made us laugh even when he was struggling with his own issues 💔 RIP Matthew

[@007therealjamesbond]

I never knew him, obviously, but I read about him after he passed and he was a nice and good man. I’m sure he’s in Heaven. Rest in peace, Matthew.

[@aujax1]

i was always surprised that matt was the guy out of all the cast members to have an addiction issue. he always struck me as the most together one. addiction will surprise you.

[@joannsmith3589]

he was the best actor for sure... he could act as if he was actually happy and everything was normal... 😥

[@sheltershow]

Addiction isn’t about “not being together.” It is an illness in the brain.

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

I’m always saddened how his movie career never went sky high. He’s so talented and watchable. Just a very funny guy.

[@zachshaw951]

He's a very physical actor in a time of other physical actors. Jim Carrey, Chris Kattan, Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell come to mind.

[@luisguillen7005]

Fools Rush In.

[@burdenernie6050]

His only good movie was the Whole Nine Yards

[@olaraay]

lets just thank God that hes alive today

[@actownsend7288]

@Bønzëaux Błëuxgrēn TV pays a lot too!!!

[@AudreyMealiff]

Gosh, he looked so well. It's terribly sad what was going on with him. I really hope he is happier now and can leave a peaceful life.

[@sophiebufton9505]

He's dead now 😢

[@AudreyMealiff]

@@sophiebufton9505 It's just so sad to hear he passed away.

[@ShenState]

Last 20 years tore him up. He wasn't doing really great here.

[@annieanonymous1624]

Both of these supreme talents, in top form. 08/19/02. Beautiful evening then - so comforting to see right now. RIP Matthew Perry. Gone too soon.

[@momo-gc7ii]

I just read the book and it's so hard to imagine what he's been through. I wish him well.

[@Zzzsleepzzz]

He looks so good and healthy right here.

[@lynnie6120]

He’s adorable! I’m happy he’s still with us!

[@--Adam]

😢

[@cmlewan]

🥺

[@katiel1979]

😢😢😢 can’t believe this was 20yrs ago 😢

[@andreapena9390]

💔😭

[@901591148kiki]

😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@johnhutch5678]

Life is hard no matter who you are or your background, I hope he now knows peace and is at ease beyond the stars, Rip X

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Dave segued into the rehab talk so well. And the vulnerability Matt showed was brave. Talking about romantic extraterrestrial activities is never easy.

[@JenineDamiani]

Mathew was and will always be an amazing human being that has impacted so many lives for the better. So incredibly sad with his passing. RIP @mathewperry

[@Saga-qp7ib]

He was so funny. The most talented of the cast by far. RIP 😥

[@janetclaireSays]

He looked so good here, better than ever. It's so sad that he relapsed.

[@AndrewG-c2p]

That's called ageing! You can't look 33 forever! You get grey and you get fat

[@ShannonMeriwether]

"Now that I think about it... I'm not sure how great Matt LeBlanc really is. I mean he's really just playing himself" OMG, I was laughing so hard!! And that's what people sometimes say about Matthew, so it was I wink at that as well. So cute & clever. I just love him! And even more so after having read his book. He was mostly sober from 2001 on but sure had more hardships ahead of this.

[@Stacyr4567]

Such a talent, so witty, charming, handsome, and so funny. He really deserved a bigger film career. Very sad he was taken so soon. RIP Matthew.

[@zoepacket8956]

What a nice guy！ You‘ll be missed ! R.I.P🙏🏻

[@drama2u]

This was one of the best talk show interviews. Matthew is a natural comedian. He made Dave and the audience laughed so much. And his goal of talking about his addiction issue to help others. He’s an angel and now is in heaven.

[@jameshaynes6992]

Why do you think he’s in Heaven? One must be a Christian to go to Heaven (Acts 2:36-41). I just listened to his book; it did not say he was. He was a drunk, drug user, womanizer, criminal, etc.

[@PillyPolly]

@@jameshaynes6992because someone is a drug user doesn’t make them a bad person. He didnt choose to be a drug addict.

[@icessoup]

@@jameshaynes6992 He believed in God, he said that himself ;) John 8:7-11 “He who is sinless throw the first stone.”

[@icessoup]

@@jameshaynes6992 Dont know what book you were reading but he literally said in his book "Friends,lovers and the big terrible thing" : "I started to cry. I mean, I really started to cry - that shoulder-shaking kind of uncontrollable weeping. I wasn't crying because I was sad. I was crying because, for the first time in my life, I felt OK. I felt safe, taken care of. Decades of struggling with God, and wrestling with life, and sadness, all was being washed away, like a river of pain gone into oblivion." This is what he said in his book, also stop judging others, you are not a judge.

[@TheJovialBrit]

Thanks for being a role model to me, Matt! You helped me to become who I am today! Growing up I never really had a role model, somebody to look up to, because my dad was a terrible and abusive person. When I was a teenager, I started watching FRIENDS and Chandler/Matthew Perry soon became the type of person I wanted to be. He made me realize that it's okay to be funny, to be expressive, to make people laugh. I was always so insecure about speaking my humorous thoughts, out loud but Matthew made me realize that it's okay to just do it, to just be funny. So I stopped keeping my humour to myself and started to make people laugh. I found that I was actually really good at making people laugh and I'm also a very physically expressive person. I use facial expressions, my hands and body to portray myself when I'm talking, just like Matthew does.

[@barrygaynor1025]

I admire his honesty and humility.

[@Anna_Kovacs]

He's such a lovable person, hope he knew that ❤

[@Oceans11.11]

How could he have never won an Emmy?? He so deserved it! 💔

[@deedee9312]

I pray the world hears Matty! and I hope that he sends his message and is reached by many! His greater is coming!! Gods Speed on your recovery!!

[@markdonaldson7934]

Best of all luck to Mathew Perry. Proof that money does not buy happiness. What matters is your health & wellness.

[@ShenState]

Not even sure fame destroyed him as he was drinking at 14, but it didn't help matters. 55 vicodin a day is hard when you're not a celeb.

[@mariaatucd]

When he says he went into acting 🎭 for the attention- and after reading his book you realize he’s only half joking. 😞

[@lynetterobinson4308]

He's just so likeable! ❤

[@MrMattaiusify]

Such a smart man. Addiction does not discriminate.

[@joannadechenne6368]

Matthew Perry - as quick as Robin Williams - and even more tormented. May he soar with the angels.

[@chriswray2772]

Hmm, love Matthew Perry, but he’s no Robin Williams.

[@fitfogey]

“Reality is an acquired taste.” - Matthew Perry

[@TeKillaShot]

's therapist

[@giuliam2531]

❤️

[@Gem-Ex]

When you’re working for the devil yes

[@CasperLD]

Such a lovely soul. RIP friend.

[@angelisa368]

Wow - he’s really hot here! In his later interview with his book, he said that the 9th season is the only season he was sober the whole way through. So sad that he struggled so badly. So sad to lose him so soon. Love to you, Matthew!❤

[@jeannienickel7]

Patience and understanding…something I wish more addicts received from family and friends.

[@Wishpool]

Having recently dated an alcoholic for 2 yrs (and others in the past), and having an alcoholic roommate for 5 yrs, it's incredibly difficult to be on the other end of addiction. I'm a very caring, nurturing, understanding person... but addicts seem to view us as easy targets & punching bags for their self-loathing anger. It's a really tough spot to be in, especially when you love someone.

[@Gem-Ex]

@@Wishpool Or maybe you where just using them.

[@Wishpool]

@@Gem-Ex absolutely not.

[@icessoup]

@@Wishpool What a terrible comment you received,its the internet after all. Hope you found someone that treats you nice and you seem like a great person

[@heidiklessard8440]

Regarding the addiction piece - Eloquently initiated and discussed by both, Much respect.

[@michael007ish]

Well here we are folks. Sad days. RIP 😥

[@SheRegalado99]

Nothing but LOVE to Matty 🥰

[@cherylcampbell9096]

Such a loveable person -- and so talented!

[@avishasogani]

i see pain in his eyes. He was trying too hard to hide it. I wish someone was there with him! Gone too soon! 🥺

[@kimberleydownunder]

Yeh I really think he didn’t want the fame thing and thought celebrities status all just a bunch of bs.

[@nacdoris]

this guy was amazing, I'm so sorry his story ended that way =/ but i'm pretty sure he was sober, it was just the consequences of his youth.. his book is amazing too, so talented

[@pmointernet]

I've read his book. He's being very truthful here. I wish I appreciated him when he was here with us.

[@jeanneratterman]

The Demon ‘addiction’ is hard to shake especially in a job where enablers are a constant, and some actors might buy into the overwhelming flattery and schmoozing of master manipulators. 20 years later, Matthew Perry’s continues his personal war now in 2022. He’s won some battles and lost some battles. He deserves to be commended for still fighting his addictions. I hope he wins the war.

[@paperprincess1050]

He was such a personable young man

[@reshmas6566]

Very very very hard to believe he is gone 😢

[@bretthogan333]

he looks so happy and healthy here. can only imagine what he would have achieved if he stayed like this.

[@andreapena9390]

He was actually living in rehab during this time- he was struggling he mentioned this moment on his book

[@jbyesterday3959]

✨Rest in Peace Matthew Perry ✨

[@YeahNah100]

His audiobook is Amazing. 💔

[@Jupiterbotz]

Sober after years of abuse and I have never been happier in my life.

[@Slowhand871]

Congratulations. It’s so nice to have control over the things you had no control over.

[@kaicygaynor2983]

Congratulations, that couldn’t have been easy but you overcame 👏👏👏

[@benjiarehart2878]

Congratulations. I'm going on 2 months.

[@nancyslider645]

@@benjiarehart2878 I just spoke last night at my group’s birthday meeting (9yrs) and that always makes me reflective: what it was like … suggestions to keep it simple, and one day at a time. Some days one hour at a time. You are Not alone, don’t be afraid to ask for help. And no matter what, don’t pick up. With gratitude as a cornerstone in your firm foundation I pray you do these things each day and the obsession is lifted . ✌️❤️🙏

[@xrrrismickey]

Perry was too.

[@richienolan4327]

He looks so well and handsome here bless him

[@There_is_No_Spoon_]

During this interview Perry was battling addiction and it's so easy to masquerade your pain especially as an actor. at 5:50 you see that he is going through this horrible addiction still battling those demons and talk shows poke a this and I feel so sorry for him, obviously he was still doing bad

[@Thirty-Thirty]

Exactly 😢

[@danabarger2176]

Yep, I see it too in this interview. Lots of interviews he was struggling

[@ar-j2098]

Luv his eyes!!!

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

I have a friend who is an alcoholic so I have been watching a lot of perry interviews to learn more about how it works and what to do. Sadly, I keep hearing from recovering alcoholics that the only thing you can do is wait for them to WANT to get help, if that ever happens.

[@fiddah]

Do read the Qur’an 🌹

[@ianfryer8386]

I have a family member who is an alcoholic and I really have no idea what to do. I have been watching Matt Perry's interviews for any form of advice I can glean.

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

@ianfryer8386 sadly, the alcoholic friend I used to have ghosted me months ago. I hope she is okay. I was so sweet to her and tried to help but she didn't want to talk to me anymore.

[@ZeroSouthBall]

Sometimes it never happens, my dad has been “struggling” with alcoholism for 30 years and never went to therapy nor rehab. And he has been earning really really well, so he could afford it.

[@kathykaveh1471]

@@MilkyWayGalaxyy Don't take it personally. Addiction/alcoholism is a monster and it changes you. Doesn't make you a bad person, but many addicts/alcoholics don't want to burden anyone with their pain, especially b/c very few people understand it unless they've lived it

[@jt3ldp1]

So young to die at 54 😢 rip matthew perry

[@radim9088]

his looks here...definitely the best he has ever looked

[@amyvella4138]

I’m here after reading his book. It’s sad to think that Matthew always wanted to put a smile on other people’s faces, but the reality was he couldn’t put a smile on his own face

[@MindlessCat222]

Matthew deserved so much more..

[@aliciaolson1849]

Agreed 👍

[@gryteg.2739]

I just cannot believe what M.Perry was going through then.. Watching this video now I see a confident, so handsome and so talented man 😍 knowing what happened beneath the surface is breaking my heart..I am literally in tears. knowing how lonely he actualy felt, while having it all.. How hard and painful was to fight again and again this terrible disease.. it is so so sad 😞And all the publicity was just.. soo not helping! I just wish love and happiness for him..❤🌾

[@digitalbobby42]

Watching this now, you realize Matt was struggling with substance abuse for most of his life. RIP MP

[@myaccount6718]

Love this man...Matthew ❤️

[@DW-ut3fx]

Funny talented actor. Can't believe how well he got through filming friends whilst he battled his addictions.

[@basicdose.9872]

Friends touched so many people around the world. Rip Mathew Perry.

[@trilabradorable]

Matthew is so damn funny! We need him here! Fly Matthew. 😢

[@liminal27]

There is a Matthew Perry in everyone's life. A person who is utterly drowning but they hide it so well. Stop. Look at the signs. Time is fleeting.

[@janetclaireSays]

With the glasses on he looks like a young Joe Scarborough. He looks so great here, imagine if he had never relapsed. Such a tragedy.

[@SusannaGenX]

RIP dear Matthew Perry .

[@robloxvids2233]

This man invented sarcasm. It's called Mattspeak. He's a genius, he's really good at math.

[@cherylcelia2409]

Love this interview!

[@sagnikbratachatterjee4010]

The Chan-chan man was always funnier than the host of every comedy shows he'd been in! R.I.P. Matthew we love you brother!

[@yleniaromoli6848]

I love you Matty❤ forever

[@lexmax08]

Crazy. He is only a few years older than me and like everyone my age he and the cast of Friends had a presence in my 20’s. RIP.

[@cpsmonroe1]

Despite what he says here, Perry has said his addiction was always close by, doing one armed pushups just waiting and hoping for another opportunity. He would revisit his demons dozens of times after this interview. He puts on a brave face but admits if you watched him in any interviews during the 90’s through 2018 , he was definitely still using, only able to complete brief periods of sobriety.

[@warriorl8207]

This is the story of the cycle of addiction.

[@daniellee1722]

That's one of my favorite quotes in the book the one arm pushups bit

[@ShenState]

Like a state farm.

[@MoisesDuran-ik7kh]

RIP 🙏 😢 Grew up watching Friends was one of the best shows God bless bro

[@shaunah.creations9233]

He's one of my favorite actors. And loved Chandler Bing 🥰

[@YoavRabinovich]

He is a great actor !

[@Anna-ju8fs]

Rest in peace and thank you for everything ❤

[@Light-tc8xc]

How cute was he

[@suestephan3255]

Wow, he looks to clear and healthy compared to a few years ago….. but sadly he had 12-13 more rehabs to visit. Not a week after his death he was clean for over two years & wrote a best selling autobiography. He found peace after years of dealing with his past and anxiety. He was a talented actor but always second guessing himself.

[@dylanawilson7765]

So handsome, so funny, so talented. ❤

[@pauld205]

Great guest. Masterfully handled by dave

[@irregularmom1236]

🙏❤️⚓️thank you Matthew for all❤

[@DidNotReadInstructions]

I read his book, moved me. I use it when I want to drink. I can relate a lot to his story, minus the money and the memories.

[@timgraysontv]

He's so funny, and a likable dude...

[@rex-racer]

Interesting his comments about potentially not doing another season on Friends, which of course they did (season 10). Lisa must’ve won that cat fight with Jennifer.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

It must have been a barn burner!

[@4747da]

it's called leverage

[@faabihakhan]

He mentioned in his book, they all kind of wanted to end. But mostly it was Jennifer who wanted to leave as she wanted to do movies. Because they are all a team, they collectively decided to make season 10 their last season.

[@christinamcbrearty1328]

Miss you Matty.❤ You will help so many.

[@80sDECADEshouldNEVERLEFT]

I just finished listening to his audiobook this morning; 2 days of 8 plus hours listening to his life: good bad ugly and the ultimate tragedy that led to his death😢😢 he had some funny and sarcastic moments too but mostly downhill starting at 14 years of age when he had wine for the first time while still living in Canada…

[@matthewa8713]

Rest in peace Mr. Perry!

[@Natedawg38]

Great book. Love me some matty!