We learned Friday that ketamine killed Matthew Perry. And now we’re learning more about how the drug affected him.
29.11.2023 - 00:31 / perezhilton.com
John Mulaney resonates with the late Matthew Perry’s story.
The stand-up comedian spoke with Variety for an interview published on Monday about a dark period of his life: his 2020 relapse. It’s something he spoke about in his April Netflix special Baby J, because of how public it all was — including his rehab stay. He told the outlet:
And according to him, that dark state of mind while struggling with addiction is something he could relate to while reading the Friends actor’s 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. He told the outlet:
While the two may not have known each other personally, we’re sure Matty would have appreciated hearing this. After all, he wanted to be known for helping others struggling with addiction. BTW, as of now, John is three years sober. That’s always amazing news!!
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We learned Friday that ketamine killed Matthew Perry. And now we’re learning more about how the drug affected him.
Friends star’s recent passing.The two actors starred together in the 2009 comedy film 17 Again about a struggling father, Mike O’Donnell (Perry), who suddenly transforms into his teenage self (portrayed by Efron).In a new interview with Variety, the High School Musical star reflected on the time he spent with Perry years ago, and how the Chandler Bing actor became an important figure in his life.“I hold the time we shared together really dear. I’ve been thinking about him a lot, every day,” Efron said.
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death at the age of 54 and revealed that she texted him the day he passed, on Oct. 28.“I was literally texting with him that morning, funny Matty,” she said in an interview with Variety through tears. “He was not in pain.
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John Mulaney has shared that he “identified” with Matthew Perry’s story of addiction.Speaking with Variety following the Friends actor’s sudden death last month, Mulaney opened up about his connection to Perry’s experience. The actor, who died at his home aged 54, had a history of addiction, which he detailed in his memoir, Friends, Lovers And The Big Terrible Thing.The book, which also covered Perry’s road to recovery, reportedly impacted Mulaney, who has himself struggled with addiction, leading him to attend rehab following a drug relapse in 2020.“Addiction is just a disaster,” said Mulaney.
John Mulaney is opening up about his connection to the late Matthew Perry.
Variety about relating to the “Friends” star’s battle for sobriety, which Perry detailed in his 2022 memoir “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.” Perry died on Oct. 28 at the age of 54. “Addiction is just a disaster,” Mulaney told the outlet on Monday.
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Matthew Perry, the star of Friends, sadly passed away at 54 on October 28, 2023, in his Los Angeles home. He had a successful career despite personal struggles, with a decade on Friends and other big projects like 17 Again and Fallout: New Vegas contributing to his wealth.The actor, who played Chandler Bing, had an estimated net worth of $102million (£84million), making him the third richest 'Friends' cast member after Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox.
Sean Penn has praised Matthew Perry’s courage in the way that he spoke out about his addiction in order to help others who are suffering. Appearing on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Wednesday (November 22), the Oscar-winning actor explained that while he did not know the late Friends star well, he admired the openness in the way that he handled his struggles. “I can’t claim to have known him well, but I liked him very much,” he said.
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