Matthew Perry's sister: 'He spent millions trying to get sober'
Matthew Perry's sister revealed in a new Netflix documentary that the late actor spent millions of dollars trying to combat his lifelong addiction issues. The film, which premieres on October 27, explores Perry's struggles with fame and his fatal battle with ketamine use.
In the upcoming Netflix documentary The One About Matthew Perry, the actor's sister, Caitlin Morrison (née Bowick), reveals that her brother spent millions of dollars throughout his lifetime in an effort to overcome his persistent struggles with addiction. The film explores Perry's internal battles with loneliness and the void he felt even while achieving global fame as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends. According to his sister, the immense financial investment underscores how seriously he treated his recovery and his desire to help others facing similar challenges.
The documentary, featuring interviews with close friends and production colleagues, arrives shortly before the three-year anniversary of Perry's death. The actor passed away at age 54 in his Los Angeles home due to the acute effects of ketamine, a finding that eventually led to a prison sentence for his personal assistant. The project also incorporates archival footage of Perry reflecting on his career and the realization that his fame could not cure his underlying personal hardships.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
