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Matthew Perry’s Dad Would Have Been in New Docuseries About Late Actor but Has Been ‘Ill for a Long Time,’ Says Sister
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Key Points:
- Netflix premiered a three-part docuseries, The One About Matthew Perry, on October 27, celebrating the late Friends star's life and struggles with addiction.
- Matthew Perry's sister, Mia Perry Bowick, participated in the docuseries and explained that their father, John Bennett Perry, was too ill to take part, though he was proud of Matthew's efforts to recover.
- The series highlights Matthew's decades-long acting career, his battle with addiction, and his commitment to helping others facing similar challenges.
- Director Mary Robertson praised Mia's courage in speaking publicly about her brother for the first time since his death and emphasized the documentary's goal to support those affected by addiction.
- Matthew Perry died in October 2023 at age 54, with the cause of death attributed to acute effects of ketamine; resources for substance abuse help are provided alongside the documentary.
