The entertainment world mourns the loss of beloved actor Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing in the acclaimed sitcom “Friends.” Perry, 54, was found unresponsive on October 28 at his residence in the Hollywood Hills, shedding light on a longstanding battle with substance abuse. First responders discovered Perry in a hot tub, unconscious and unable to be revived. Investigations unveiled an accidental ketamine overdose as the cause of his tragic passing.
The circumstances surrounding Perry’s struggles with addiction were revealed by his ex-girlfriend and former assistant, Kayti Edwards. Recounting a distressing incident from 2006, Edwards shared a harrowing moment when she found Perry at his home, with his hands superglued to his legs in a desperate attempt to resist consuming drugs. “I found Matthew on the couch with his hands superglued to his legs – it was desperately sad. I had to use nail polish remover and olive oil to free him,” she disclosed, describing the ordeal as “pretty horrific.”
Edwards further detailed Perry’s ongoing battle with drugs, even during periods of sobriety and rehabilitation. She recalled instances where Perry, despite being in recovery, would humorously mention obtaining cocaine, signaling his lingering thoughts about substance use. Additionally, Edwards alleged an unsettling incident in 2020 when she was pregnant, claiming Perry had requested her to procure “cocaine, heroin, and crack” for him. “I was like five months pregnant going down and getting stuff for him,” she said, recalling Perry’s reassurance that authorities wouldn’t stop a pregnant woman.
Perry’s passing not only marks a loss for the entertainment industry but also sheds light on the profound struggles individuals face with addiction, emphasizing the need for support and understanding for those grappling with substance abuse issues.
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