Matthew Perry doc exposes dark side of fame and crippling addiction struggles
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Key Points:
- The upcoming Netflix documentary "The One About Matthew Perry" explores the late actor's career and his struggle with addiction, which ultimately led to his death in 2023 at age 54.
- Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on "Friends," revealed in the trailer that fame did not resolve his inner struggles and addiction issues.
- The LA County Medical Examiner's report cited acute effects of ketamine, drowning, coronary artery disease, and buprenorphine as contributing factors to his death; his former assistant was sentenced for involvement in the fatal overdose.
- Perry's sister highlighted his serious battle with addiction, noting he spent millions trying to get sober, a figure Perry himself estimated at around $9 million.
- The three-part documentary, releasing on October 27, features interviews with Perry’s friends, former girlfriends, and colleagues, and delves into his memoir and personal challenges.
