A death that deeply saddened the world. Matthew Perry died Saturday, October 28, at his home in Pacific Palisades. The one who was revealed to the general public by the series Friends in the 90s, suffered for a long time from an addiction to alcohol, drugs and medication. Before his death, the actor had published a biography in which he retraced his life and his fight to overcome his addictions. And it was mainly for this struggle that Matthew Perry wanted to be remembered when he left.
Despite his status as a recognized actor, and his legendary role as Chandler Bing in FriendsMatthew Perry had expressed his desire to detach himself from these roles, and to instead be identified as a actor in the fight against addictions : “ When I die, as far as my accomplishments go, it would be nice if Friends was cited well after what I’ve done to try to help others “, he revealed. As a reminder, in 2011 he became the spokesperson for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, and created The Perry House, a detoxification center. For his action, he received an award from the Office of National Drug Control Policy at the White House. A struggle that does not seem ready to end, even after his death.
The Matthew Perry Foundation
In order not to abandon the fight that the actor led for years, a foundation in his name, sponsored by the National Philanthropic Trust, was created. A way to honor his memory, as revealed by the organization “ We embark on this journey to honor his legacy, guided by his own words and experiences, and driven by his passion to make a difference. »
A ceremony to pay tribute to the actor took place this Friday, November 3 in Los Angeles, surrounded by his loved ones and Monica, Rachel, Joey and Ross, his lifelong companions.