Matthew Perry Opens Up About His Addiction Journey | PEOPLE

[@crulisonify]

The fact he talks about wanting to be a father truly breaks my heart. Rest easy, Matty 💔

[@TakerMJCSfan]

I wish he had gotten a chance to experience that, and it breaks my heart.💔

[@faaaduma]

Why would that break your heart?? Do you know if that happened, than the child would be fatherless?

[@mr50und]

@@faaaduma Children change people. It's really very sad to hear about this now. If Matthew had children, perhaps things could have turned out differently...

[@maryatsanou1267]

Or, if we want to be a little optimistic, maybe he has children who never met!!! Among his known relationships he had so many others who never be out of bublic, plus so many one night stands, so who can tell us that in the future, we wouldn't see women claim to have his children???

[@amateur_football9751]

Addicts typically become expert manipulators to get their fix, he said it to create empathy from the readers, I read the book, I got the felling he only tells a fraction of the stuff he did

[@michellemoats9761]

His story isn’t over. His story will continue to help others. God bless you Matt🙏

[@dee8714]

How will his story help anyone. All it says is that even if you have millions you can still become an addict and remain one for most of your life!

[@mcflyjp]

@@dee8714 To know that people aren't alone. He finally got through it and it is a tale in how to get through even the worst of addictions.

[@Ovprksdnw]

@@dee8714 There's a tremendous amount of shame associated with addiction and failing to fight addition. Matthew was brave for sharing his story, his shame and his fight. It does inspire people to at least try to break free

[@yvonnereid1656]

​@dee8714 Evidently you've not read his book or watched many interviews he gave after writing it. He's helped plenty of people with his book. He even opened a sober living place. Indeed his book has done so much good.

[@KarenMcgregor-rm4cz]

I never thought i would say this after reading his book i stopped drinking

[@yvonnereid1656]

He would be so proud of you. Also, congratulations to you and I wish you all the best.

[@monicavillarreal3902]

I just finished his audio. It made me laugh and cry at the same time especially him narrating it.

[@mandyadkins]

That's awesome. He would be so happy to know that ❤

[@bayjustin3885]

Is the book that good? 😮

[@KarenMcgregor-rm4cz]

@@bayjustin3885 yes I knew it was going to be a bestseller when it first came out in 2022!🙂

[@diamond-dust]

I'm glad he got to the place he was here. He got to write his book and share his story before he passed. He's going to help so many more people and got to say everything about his struggles. I'm sad he never got to experience the joy of being a father. Rest in peace, Matthew Perry.

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

Yes, it's great that he at least lived long enough to recover and pay it forward. He could've helped so many more people over the next 20-30 years... had he been able to. This is a tough one. Very good hearted person. Gone. 😢❤

[@donpeace894]

His book is a bore

[@marklaw7777]

​@@donpeace894read the room, Don.

[@malloryk8325]

I think it took a lot of courage for him to tell the whole world his true story 💔🙏

[@donpeace894]

@@malloryk8325 i bet you he didn't tell the really dark stuff like devil worship homosexuality whatever

[@alexcarratu5554]

Seems like he was finally in a new chapter of his life, which was tragically cut short. Life can be unfair. Many people come into their own in their 40s/50s and it sounds like Matthew had finally come into his own in his 50s. If only he had more time. RIP, Matthew. Thank you for your kindness and laughter you gave the world. Your legacy of kindness and laughter is secure. Thank you for being there for us.

[@caroliinec]

He wanted to be a father...little did he know he was a father to his inner child. He never gave up on himself. He fought for his life. He was there for little Matty when no one else was. He knew little Matty better than anyone. He overcame so much. He was a great father to his inner child and that's an achievement not often credited. ❤

[@autumnleaves-77]

Beautiful comment, thank you :)

[@adflix424]

One of the most beautiful comments I have ever read about him. His resilience was titanic and willpower, herculean.

[@wendywehner2320]

❤❤❤

[@laurenc2976]

Beautifully said ❤

[@weirdmatter]

😢

[@Bbfanatic]

I was his stand in day one 1994 august warner brothers. I'll never forget the first taping and thinking OMG..... "these guys will be the biggest stars in tv". Matthew and I played tennis and paddle tennis together and standing in for him on a canadian commercial he drove us there in his porsche and I asked how it all felt 9 months into the success and he said "all my dreams came true at 25 and I'm not happy"......A moment that this press tour reminds me of......I have struggled with drugs and alcohol as well. Haven't seen him in years but I admire his courage here despite critics. Brave man. Bravo MP

[@mandyadkins]

Thank you for sharing this...

[@Ytnzy250]

Guy was a chump, sorry. Weak people will always take the path of least resistance. Life isn't about impulsive pleasure. Embrace hard work, discipline & focus. Don't allow yourself to descend to a path of pleasure seeking as it ends sadly & prematurely. Exact opposite of why you took these things to begin with.

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

Thanks for sharing this. It's cool that he was willing to be so open and vulnerable with you even if you weren't close (unless you were?)

[@JefferyWaybright]

​@@Ytnzy250gtfoh!!! You clearly don't understand addiction....Educate yourself! Oh, sorry.....you must be "perfect Peter"! Huh? 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@TanjiSmokesCigars]

​@@Ytnzy250your comment aged like milk.

[@daniellemayo4962]

Isn't it strange how when society judges those on the streets strung out and addicted. Society calls them junkies and etc. Yet we have actors and actresses who come out as addicts and we say oh how sorry we are. Yet we don't give those on the streets the same compassion.

[@geertruivanbroekhoven7209]

Very true. Help, unfortunately, is mostly for the rich. MP wrote his book. Good for him. But most people can't relate to his story. Spending millions on rehab and help ? Calling people when you hit bottom ? People on the street are on the street because they reached bottom. Period.

[@animula6908]

As long as you are an addict on substances, only God has the power to help you. Nothing is a bigger waste of human lives than drugs and alcohol. It’s extremely sad. For what it’s worth, I pray for the people on the streets whether it’s by drugs or mental illness or other circumstances. Just because it isn’t publicized, that doesn’t mean people don’t care. There are programs to help them you can participate in too. If they know people care it can encourage them to care enough about themselves to change. I never think much about the celebrities. I usually pray they’ll stop being stupid in general.

[@daniellemayo4962]

@@animula6908 yes ur correct, lots of programs to help with addiction..... which cost money. When everyday people bring up active addiction or needing help immediately judged and chastised. Celebrities come out on personal struggles with addiction and relieve sympathy sprinkled with accolades. Which is the main reason active addicts don't reach out for help or maintenance programs to control the addiction cravings for them.

[@kindnesslove5482]

Very good point. Although I don't think the money helps you fighting addictions, it gives you so many more ways to indulge as well, and get yes people around you. How we judge the people on the streets or don't want to let them get as close as we are comfortable with rich people with the same problems is a very astute observation.

[@daniellemayo4962]

@@kindnesslove5482 addicts who have money have more resources available to them when they seek treatment or maintenance program Money also helps the well off get them or someone they know in a facility instantaneously. The average Joe has to be get on a waiting list and usually find financial resources to cover it for them. Let's admit it, most active addicts aren't concerned if they have medical insurance while they are deep in their addiction.

[@mathuriga]

“You have the desperation of a drowning man”... Truly breaks the heart 💔 So poignant.. Still haven't fully processed that he is no longer here.. Gone too soon.. What a benevolent soul.. 💕

[@beyonddaylight5556]

As heartbreaking as it is to watch this now, it's nice to know he'd finally found some peace and was seemingly in a good place. RIP.

[@sandrabentley8111]

He was abusing ketamin. It's a drug. How is that being in a good place.

[@jesuschrist736]

Few celebrities have a genuine kind heart...He was born kind and sensitive...Rest in Paradise Mathew.Find the peace you couldnt have in this cruel world.I am sure that the struggle is over.After so many years of pain is over ....❤

[@Tomboyy9818]

Matthew*

[@heatherbesocial]

What a kind, genuine, talented, and hysterical man. Bless you Matthew Perry. 🙏 Thank you for all the laughs and the bravery to share your story. You have saved millions of lives. Rest in Peace friend.

[@lermarankin7166]

Matthew with his honest, open revelations, shows his character as a kind and giving person. May his story continue to inspire others not to give up.😢

[@wanieharun87]

The fact that he talks about relationship and having kids now says a lot about his current state of mind. I wish him the best. Rise back like a true phoenix Matty! Love u!

[@felishalatisha6393]

😢

[@70smusicjunkie]

I can’t believe this kind young man was taken away from us it’s so upsetting

[@laraoneal7284]

I read his book and he went through hell. A cautionary tale. Matthew was so authentic. He’s helped so many. His inner child was so hurting. A beautiful soul Rip Matty.

[@Leiasart]

I find it so frustrating that he went through so much and finally seemed to have beaten this disease as best as one can, and was ready to really live life, and then he dies.

[@sammyandoliver7522]

Me too. It's so sad and unnecessary.

[@jeffries1232]

His life was an achievement. He rose to the top ,he fell but he complimented his life by also teaching . Learnt to be successful ,from even the negatives This soul did in fact live his life perfectly to a plan and became a book of wisdom for ever.

[@lizzi7128]

Rest easy sweet, funny man. Thank for your service to the arts and mental health/addiciton.

[@Dreamgirl-xd1sx]

My heart is broken. I wanted a different ending, a long life with peace and happiness for him. He suffered so much, I wanted him to have the Hollywood happy ending.

[@rebeccawildman8787]

Mine too. 💔 What comforts me is that he had many moments in which he knew joy, and he had people who loved him. He got his story out there and helped a lot of people, and was able to witness some of that for himself. All we can do is try to find and hold onto some of the same joy in each day and honor that same kindness. 🫂

[@MtlGirl]

Phenomenal actor. Truly. Chandler was the perfect character. The most endearing. ❤️

[@kendallevans4079]

"phenomenal actor" Really? Do you ever go to the movies?

[@easye5653]

@@kendallevans4079 He has many movies and Tv under his belt! Look it up.

[@kendallevans4079]

@@easye5653 I know he's "done" movies...I'm questioning the "phenomenal actor" tag the poster used.

[@MtlGirl]

@@kendallevans4079 yup phenomenal actor. You've heard of an opinion? That's mine. Toodaloo

[@lpquagmire3621]

I watched several seasons of FRIENDS first-run, but tired of it in later years when "Friends with benefits" became the theme of the show. Chandler was always my favourite character and even though I pretty much gave up on the series I remained a Matthew Perry fan, enjoying his movies (NUMB is a particular fave!) and grateful for the many smiles he put on my face throughout his years on this planet. Like many of the finest actors, he made it all look so easy...

[@siobhan28483]

This has brought me to tears. I’ve actually cried a few times since Matty has passed. I’m heartbroken for him. He really had got to a good place in his life, he just needed the icing on the cake; a good woman and a family of his own, but he didn’t get it. Life is so, so cruel sometimes. Love you Matty. You’re in my prayers. ❤

[@amateur_football9751]

Do you also cry for addicts in your local homeless shelter?

[@RWRogers]

@@amateur_football9751big difference. I see what you’re attempting to do here but it doesn’t make sense. People don’t know the general homeless addicted population. We knew Matthew through the screen, many personal interviews, and through his memoir. Why cry for people you don’t know? I see you spend a lot of time criticizing Matthew though since it’s all you comment about. Maybe you just have an issue with the dead man?

[@jheceniarosmeryterronesmed871]

7:40 to 7:56 broke my heart RIP matthew we loved you and we will do for ever

[@raulsaenz9085]

After 31 years of sobriety. I'm just one drink from jail, intuition, and death! My prayers go out to you Mathew and the many addiction and alcoholic still suffering.

[@yankeegirl3380]

Congratulations and PRAISE GOD that you're alive and have 31 years of sobriety. Prayers for continued health and happiness and healing. 🙏❤️🙏

[@cards0486]

Wishing you the best, and keep fighting. I know it’s a daily battle. I admire you greatly. May God bless and strengthen you.

[@yoranschiavo]

He really struggled. My heart goes out to him and his family. Addiction is a force greater than anything we can imagine.

[@muzmuz7822]

Life doesnt always give you what you want even though you are big star! So we should all be grateful whatever we have and let go whatever life doesnt give us… Rest in peace Matt! You were truly a role model to millions around the world who are struggling with various kind of things !

[@annagetrude5334]

Matthew is most caring and loving friend. May he rest in peace❤❤❤

[@DeannaRoberson-t2p]

I can tell he was caring and loving. He was very affectionate. He would have been a great dad. If he had kids, they would have loved him and vice versa. I wish he was still here with us. I hate that his death happened, but he is in a better place.

[@tashamiel]

it still feels unreal that he's gone 💔 hope you found your peace, Matthew. goodbye, Bing a ling. rest now 🙏😔

[@OrchidP1]

Throughout Friends with the weight gain and loss, you knew something was wrong, but didn't realize his pain. I am so glad he shared his story with us and is helping people who need help. Thank you for being a genuine soul!

[@Jean_Genie]

It breaks my heart that he still had hopes to fall in love and start a family. So sad that he died alone 💔

[@Ellagirl2]

He pretty much chose that

[@WLxMusic]

@@Ellagirl2 that just tells me you've never had the misfortune of having an addiction. It's easy to downplay it when you haven't been through it.

[@bellroad100]

When he talked about wanting to find love and have a family, it just broke my heart in two 💔. He went through so much, finally able to be healthy and positive about his future, and then he dies? My God, life is just so incredibly unfair. 😭 RIP, Matthew. Your work will live on forever, generation after generation, as will your kindness and longing to help as many people as you could. I know your book and all your interviews will do that. I hope you can be at peace up there, knowing that. 💔🌈😢

[@cherryanne7201]

This is what makes me so sad about his death - it's so unfair 😭

[@sophieleg20]

1 year without Mathew Perry💔😭 Miss you so much Mathew Perry😭😭❤️❤️

[@judilehman1481]

Matthew, I pray that your desire to help others struggling with addiction will now live on through the Matthew Perry Foundation.

[@divine_emiri]

Gone too soon my friend Matthew Perry. What a talented ,genuine and kind actor. May you rest in peace Matty. We love you Matty.Godbless always.

[@heatherleighstage]

So sad he is gone but sadly not surprising even he was shocked at how long he was living. Rest easy Matty, you are so loved ❤

[@Indypendy]

It’s good to know that friends really were friends. Best wishes to Matthew Perry

[@christophersanzo1833]

For real. It’s great to see they had genuine care and concern for him. True friends

[@LighthouseLover1989]

Matthew Perry is such a beautiful human. I'm glad he's still here. 💘

[@georginashanti4605]

His motivation to help others is very clear. I hope that this book or even just videos like these help those who are drowning in the pain of addiction. He's brave in a way because he doesn't need to open up his private battles in this way. It's heartfelt.

[@kendallevans4079]

LOL....His motivation to pay his creditors is very clear!

[@babycakes1402]

I'm halfway through his book & it just makes me want to cry, then watching this, you want to reach through the screen, take his face in your hands & calmly say 'Matty, you ARE enough'. Sadly, like too many others we've lost to this disease, 'before their time', it just sounds like the end of his story would be just as inevitable. As much as he's missed, I so hope he's finally found the peace & lasting happiness that had eluded him for so long while he was here with us.

[@msplumfairy]

I got so devastated by his death. Not only because I watched Friends maybe million times over the last 20years, but also I remember watching this interview last year and got so happy for him. I was so happy to see him that finally happy and healthy. Finally. So his death really knocked me down cause he finally got his things together but couldn’t live it longer. As he said in one of his book interviews; it is not fair. It is really not fair. And even though I am a huge Friends fan, I am now not mourning the loss of Chandler Bing. I am mourning the loss of Matthew Perry who had a noble cause to help others that go through this disease.

[@bellroad100]

It is SO not fair. Just breaks my heart. 💔

[@Krrrrris800]

I wish he had a lil more time. Cuz when we are drinkin' and and druggin' we ain't living.

[@bellroad100]

@@Krrrrris800, the sad part is that he got sober. There were no prescription painkillers or alcohol at the scene. They think he suffered a heart attack. Which, I’m guessing is probably because his heart was damaged from the years of addiction. Just heartbreaking.

[@Krrrrris800]

@@bellroad100 Yes. This hits hard cuz there is not any happiness in addiction. It's all sadness.

[@makaylahollywood3677]

"The worst that might happen to you..can be the tools to help someone else". Humble as he is funny.

[@clairefoster5722]

I know we have lost a lot of famous people over the years, but losing Matthew Perry has to be one of the saddest. He wanted to be a father, and never got to be one. That's so sad in itself. He went through so much pain, and was taken away too early because of it. I hope he's at peace now. I loved his character in Friends, Chandler Bing, you were loved, and Matthew Perry you were loved even more. RIP. ❤️

[@Amy-466]

I feel exactly the same way, thanks for saying it so eloquently..💔💔💔

[@MFLapin]

Thank you Matthew. I really think this is what life is about. We can all lift each other up. As Ram Dass says- We are all walking each other home. Thank you for your healing!

[@elva6671]

A beautiful soul taken away ridiculously early. We all love you Matthew.

[@444arka]

This is heartbreaking. He was happy to be alive, now more than ever

[@jod8160]

So so sad...i just finished the book and honestly i am amazed me made it to 54. Sadly i think the abuse he put his body through finally caught up with him and his body just gave out. He was soo handsome in friends and is so sad he had to suffer so much. Rest Easy Matty!

[@ellenpennell9582]

RIP dear Matty. Your fight is over and now you can rest. I will miss your jokes and especially your face when you are laughing. 💞💞

[@DeannaRoberson-t2p]

He had a nice smile and a nice voice.

[@littlesoso6434]

I love you Matthew ❤ you will be missed! You were so strong thank you for being there for me when my life is low at times myself I always can go back and watch you

[@FatimaSorianoOfficial]

The moment when he described the scenario of asking his future kid to "tell mama" about "something crazy"... Yeah, I'm crying now. Hope this man finds the true love, peace, and joy he has struggled to reach for so long. Stay strong, Matthew! You're on the right path, and you'll have our love and prayers with you all the way.

[@yankeegirl3380]

I hope with all my heart he finds his angel and marries her. And that powerful love will create children. I have a feeling he will and he's gonna love that woman and those kids with all his heart and soul. And they are gonna love him right back...the same way. May GOD bless this beautiful man and his beautiful future family. 🙏❤️🙏

[@FatimaSorianoOfficial]

@@yankeegirl3380 Oh, a million times yes and amen to everything you said! I feel it too, this time is going to be different for him. This time, his true destiny and real happiness wait to meet him on the horizon. A future that isn't deeply mired in a constant battle with the disease of addiction. The kind of happiness that does not need drink or drugs to be felt and experienced. This man deserves all of that and more after all that he'd been through. May God grant him that wish, indeed.

[@yankeegirl3380]

@@FatimaSorianoOfficial Couldn't have said it better myself. God bless.

[@FatimaSorianoOfficial]

@@yankeegirl3380 Aww, thank you! :) God bless you as well.:)

[@yankeegirl3380]

@@FatimaSorianoOfficial You're welcome. And thank you. Be blessed. 🙏❤️🙏

[@justdesi86]

It's like he was gifted this little bit of extra time. He said himself he should've been dead after he was on life support. Instead he had this extra year where he finally was in a good place and used his fame to help others. I hope he's at peace.

[@annatevesbanzon1359]

I remember seeing him candidly on TV show like punkd or tmz and he was so gracious and peaceful it seemed. He was younger and at height of his career. I remember thinking that his life must be so easy and great. I would never guess he was struggling with anything at all. Acting really is a coping mechanism.

[@gourlief]

I hope that some of the darkness he experiences now can become lightness as he identifies the trauma/terror which brought him to addiction at such an early age. He deserves to find that light so he can find greater happiness.

[@Aristotle-x2q]

I'm watching this after his death and it's so heartbreaking 💔😭 rip

[@willgisby4248]

He had been dealing with addiction since he was 14, its a suprise he wasnt fired from friends despite his addiction he was a role model, made everyone laugh and was just humble

[@gabifgt]

it's so unfair. he was finally where he always wanted to be. he was grateful to be alive and wanted more from life. he was finally clean and sober and was no longer smoking. he truly was ready to live the best years of his life. I still can't believe he's no longer with us, but I sincerely hope he's at peace, wherever he is now. addiction is a horrible disease that has been taking the greatest people from us much too soon.

[@ZFern9390]

Sounds like he was also ready to be a daddy 😢

[@deannaroberson1451]

@@ZFern9390 It is too bad he couldn’t get any foster children. He would have taken good care of them.

[@kathleentyson6727]

I watched the interview with Diane Sawyer,it was both funny and heartbreaking at the same time,I knew that he had struggled with addiction during his years while filming Friends,but i had no,idea how bad it became . I admire him for doing this interview and speaking his truth ,i watched an interview with Keith Morrison ,his step father and journalist,he spoke very highly of him ,as well he should .

[@KT-ov6vd]

Extremely genuine and authentic. I read his book recently and I loved it. It was unreal and the way the story was flowing keeps you engaged. Never knew he was suffering through so much but its very real.

[@Kyleprice-it6yn]

As someone who is struggling with their own addiction problems I can't tell you how much I miss Mathew Perry. He never fully bet his problems but he fought it all the way and was a inspiration for everyone coping with addiction problems. RIP Mathew, thanks for the laughs and inspiration to keep going. ❤

[@mahsathemoon]

This hits me harder bc he said I am grateful to be alive but now he is not!😭😭😭😭😭This is the 1st time I am crying this much for an actor!🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭

[@lucymars4319]

I am praying he finds the love of his life that he’s hoping for and that his dreams of starting his own little family come true. ❤

[@yankeegirl3380]

Me too. 🙏❤️🙏

[@felishalatisha6393]

Aww he wanted to be a dad 😢 RIP Matthew ! We will miss you

[@DeannaRoberson-t2p]

He would have been a great dad. I could see it.

[@venadacent7696]

Very brave and open of Mr Perry to be so honest about his addiction. Hope his road to recovery leads to more peaceful and happy life.

[@SheRegalado99]

Nothing but love to you, Matty! I will include you in my daily prayers.

[@cm12341]

Breaks my heart that he is gone and didnt experience fatherhood, especially hearing him say he wanted to be a good father. It probably wasnt in the cards for him, and the Creator knows what He is doing, but it still brings sadness to my heart knowing that he had this unfulfilled dream.😭

[@csneakz91]

I will always remember you Matthew perry. People that are dead or alive will always remember you. Thank you sir

[@brittney5903]

So terribly terrible sad. I’m so sad for his mother & father. (🇦🇺). RIP Matthew Perry. ✨.

[@deannaroberson1451]

You and I both.

[@shaunah.creations9233]

I love Friends so much. I still watch it 20 years later and still laugh. I love how Matthew is sharing this with all of us now to help others. Chandler will always be my favorite Friend ❤️😊

[@brendastevens9077]

I am so proud of you Matthew. Helping other people, has always been your strength and calling.😊💝

[@brenthelton]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Matthew Perry. We love you Matthew! Friends was a big part of my growing up. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@AlexVembar]

Great artist with a big kind heart; God bless his soul.

[@krazyk20]

Matthew Perry is my hero and favourite Friends actor and he inspires me because of his battle with drugs and alcohol, I myself I have a addiction to doing pot in many different ways, I’ll have a pot flavoured soda, I’ll have a pot filled edible or I’ll have a joint or vape it

[@annrodriguez2891]

Pot is becoming a problem because everyone does it....Enjoy your first half of each day sober ...and it will become your new high

[@deborahgollette5448]

I love my new high ... Soberity is awesome

[@stefanmariaschneider]

His fate has taught him humbleness and compassion and, hopefully, self-love. What a likeable guy.

[@brookejones6777]

To bad he threw Valerie , Eddie Van Helen's wife under the bus. He shouldn't kiss and tell.

[@ZFern9390]

​@@brookejones6777Right!!?? I was shocked he told that to God and everybody ! Whoa Can't imagine Eddie Van Halen and Valerie was very content with that being made public. Jeez

[@debbiestoutamire6172]

Definitely humbleness and compassion but not so sure about self love. I hope he knew how loved he was and is

[@sadie4me2]

He was my fav on FRIENDS. hope he continues to thrive♥️

[@luvssica0107]

I will always remember you, Matt. Sad to hear the news. You mean a lot to me. Hope you know how loved you are by people!

[@angelarios2931]

He was an angel, rest easy Matty. I’m on chapter 7 of his Audiobook. So sad he felt so alone for so many years

[@eileenhohwald3383]

Love that you are doing better & helping others! My heart & prayers will stay with you.

[@AmandaBurger-wd4lw]

He wrote the book to help others not get Glory.respect. rip my friend.

[@sarahaparicio1839]

Matthew I would of never guessed you were facing an addiction because you did a great job in the show, but I'm glad your sharing your story 🙏

[@easye5653]

Exactly, I never could tell he was facing all this. He's very professional obviously. Where as Charlie Sheen even though a good actor, you could tell he was a little intoxicated or inebriated toward the end of Two and a Half men. How both guys managed to do their job still is amazing.

[@True38]

@@easye5653 The thing is, everyone looks and judges everybody from the outside but nobody knows what's really going on the inside. You can look perfectly healthy and happy and still be both unhealthy and suicidal. There are KZbin videos of seemingly happy people who then killed themselves the next day. You just never know what's really going on behind the scenes but I can assure you, some of the most happy-looking people are often the most miserable, just by the mere fact that they desperately try to look happy to everybody else.

[@deedee9312]

I LOVE THAT he lived his life, he wrote the book, he gave us laughter and less stress in our lives, he didn't have all the answers, he was born and I am celebrating Matty and we will all LOL again with him up there!!! If your feeling tthunder, that's matty making everyone in heaven LOL!!!!!

[@S_J_banana]

💔💔💔 rip Matthew. I only started watching Friend since his death but it’s instantly became my new favourite show. I’ve struggled (on a very low level) with addiction and I relate to so much of what you’re saying and im only a fraction of this guys age. Rip Matthew and thank you for telling us your story.

[@tarak5131]

I survived abuse and addiction. My teenager years I loved friends and especially Chandler like everyone else did. The last 2 day's my heart has been broken. I sat and showed my daughter tonight what he was, God rest you Matty, I hope you are finally at peace. You needed some peace 😢

[@jonhill3328]

God bless you Matthew 🙏

[@amit_c]

May God give him a long and healthy life.

[@baloghnekovacsklaudia1996]

Annyira örülök és hálás vagyok, hogy eljutott Matthew erre a szintre és nem hagyta magát és kimászott belőle és kitartó volt. Nagyon megható volt, végig kísérni a kínlódásait, miközben éreztem rajta, hogy egy olyan ember, akinek nem ezt kellene megélnie. Nem érdemli ezt, hogy így tönkre menjen. De mindennek oka van és csak nagy nagy szeretettel tudok Neki gratulálni és egy virtuális ölelést küldeni, azért, amiért így tud erről beszélni és ahogyan kimászott ebből a borzalmas dologból. Nagyon szerettem mindig is, mint színészt és nagyon szimpatikus embernek találtam a filmvásznon. Szívesen megölelném, hogy szavak nélkül is tudjak gratulálni Neki, mert ez egy nagy dolog volt. Mindig hittem Benne, hogy sikerül neki ebből kimásznia. Hála és szeretet. :))

[@theinngu5560]

The past is the past ..it’s over now Matthew and now may you have a bright new chapter. Life changes all the time, everyone changes and the negatives are just thoughts in the mind ..not real and not you. Much love and wishing you can experience the highest possible permanent happiness.

[@Jessica-zt7oh]

Thanks for being selfless and sharing your story in the hope of saving even just one person. Thanks for surviving all that awfulness and living a life of sobriety, Mattie! I wish you well. Sending you love all the way from the Philippines!!!

[@cards0486]

Matthew showed Diane Sawyer the clip from the final scene in Season 6, “The Proposal”. Then he showed the first scenes of Season 7. He’s wearing the same clothes, but had lost 50 lbs in the off season. It’s startling and terrifying. I started watching FRIENDS episodes on cable just to see him in different seasons. Once FRIENDS ended I’ve never watched episodes again, until now. I got his book, and admire him so much for putting all his ugly secrets out there. He did it for one reason; he thinks he can help someone. Help five thousand, or help five. He feels he lived when he should have died. And now it’s his responsibility to “pay it forward.” Thank you, God, for letting Matthew stay with us. Now that he doesn’t feel like a total failure I hope he’ll find his love, get married, and start having those children.

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

Wow just watched that; get popping.

[@YinzerTracy]

Matthew, I’m so sorry you went through all of this. 💔 You are so missed. ❤

[@sanjanadias3105]

I love you Mathew , i hope you find someone you love and who loves you ......and even if u don't we love you

[@deniseinpeace1170]

😢😢❤ poor soul rest in peace ✌️ we love ❤️ you so much for your honesty and selflessness 😅

[@glowbelle1662]

An extraordinary human being...more than his fame & acting chops. R.I. P & God bless x

[@MrSmartInventor]

thos book is a master piece, he was enlighted before he died.... amazing artist who suffered his whole life... gave us fun and a lot of laugh, and wisdom of life before he died....amazing book and human

[@Amy-466]

Just ordered book and look forward to reading... such a great actor, funny as hell, and a great man gone far too soon :(

[@haryettelorrainemakmot4564]

Edit: Why He Didn't Win Several #EMMYS... Beats Me... WHEN YOU SPEAK YOUR TRUTH... IT LIBERATES YOU & IT HELPS OTHERS WHO ARE STRUGGLING... WITH SIMILAR ISSUES... #MatthewPerry

[@theesunnlightt2268]

RIP Mathew Perry. Thank you for being willing to help those in need of help! Deeply sorry for what you went through, man. you are missed a lot. I got heart broken when I heard the news on The one when a friend passed away.

[@adriannakwilks]

i paused the video at 7:39 and couldn't help but notice that it looks like there's something (possibly brown in color) at the corner of his mouth. But, like so many who've commented on this, I too am happy that he's been able to turn his life around and wish him all the best in finding someone to spend his life and create a family with

[@BrendaJJ]

❤️ He's very brave to come out with his story. He is here because he is going to help others. Writing his truth I'm sure was hard, but others will read it and hopefully be inspired to quit what they are doing. I never had an addiction, well in my early 30s it was beer for about 3 yrs and realized it was not what I wanted and stopped. I will buy his book because I'm curious of his struggles and why taking so many pills. I hope maybe people who know someone addicted can buy this book to give to them to help them. I don't know anyone addicted but perhaps after I read it I can bring it to a homeless shelter to share or a church or rehab center. I don't know where but will do something with it. #MatthewPerry

[@deborahgollette5448]

Actually I'll say 30 years . because I'm 52 now ..

[@888alp]

People are suffering out there ALL OVER THE WORLD..and in silence even harder if they have no family they can reach out to. 😭🙏🏻👼🏼👼🏼👼🏼💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 Reach out is the first step to recovery even if it’s killing you, i have been there, i know significant suffering mental illness causes. You can’t do it alone. I am so proud of you Mathew ❤😆

[@peachpeach4191]

Matthew such a loss ❤Thank you for your grace and humour. You are missed ❤

[@MemyselfandI358]

Rest in peace my lovely 😢from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 😢🙏🏼

[@MandySam13]

Matthew Perry was one of my favourite actors since I watched Friends. I loved Chandler, and he did a stellar job playing him. I can say I grew up watching this guy. So to me seeing him at a low point was sad & difficult. But seeing him coming out of it, being strong and trying to rebuild his future is inspiring. I wish you ALL the very best Matthew. Happiness, love and peace. Hope you get to be a Dad very soon.

[@kristateufel124]

I’m crying 😢…. So sad the way he passed… what a talent and what a ♥️. The book was amazing and the way he must have helped ppl.. rest in peace Matthew❤️‍🩹