This hits a lot harder now, rest in peace man, you brought joy to millions.

When he said "your disease is waiting to get you alone, because alone you lose."....i felt that

I lost a friend who was a terrible alcoholic. He died trying to get sober. I was very angry at him thinking he chose to die. After listening to a few interviews with Matthew, I have newfound compassion.

No more suffering. Rest in peace Matthew 🕊️🙏

Rest easy Matthew Perry. Thank you for all the laughs you have given us.

Matthew you gave us so much joy and made us laugh , we have to thank you!!

Crazy how this video was posted exactly 1 years ago today a day after his death. Just knowing the struggles this man went through and overcame them. It’s just incredible to watch. Rest in peace Matthew, you’ll truly be missed legend ❤️

RIP MATT. that “ I should be dead” line hit hard.

This interview and his book hauntingly informed us all of his battle with addiction and ultimately what lead to his untimely death. RIP Mathew Perry.

Addiction is HARD for us non-addicts to understand. His honesty is going to help a lot of people - and hopefully de-stigmitize it further. Thank you Matthew for sharing your story coz often, the truth is not pretty. That takes courage.

Matthew Perry will be remembered for how he helped addicts by sharing his story...pain..shame..mental anguish....all of us addicts know too well...i bought his book last year ..like as soon as it came out and devoured it....Thank you Matthew...❤

Rest in peace Matthew Perry. You gave us so much joy and meant a lot to us. We'll never forget you and we'll miss you

It takes a lot of courage for a celebrity to speak about this in public…thanks for telling us your life story.

I am glad Matthew Perry wrote a book about his struggles with addiction and explaining to people on how they can help if they’ve been struggling, as well!

So sad this is the first thing that popped up for Matthew Perry, addiction is a tough life. Rest in peace Matt. 10/28/23

By being so candid and honest about his addictions it will definitely help others. And now he’s never going to have to go through rough times alone. Remember…Friends is not only a great show that everyone loves but now friends are the reason to stay sober.

I left and addict husband due to his addiction, i was so angry to him destroying my life, my dream of family…i listened Matthew book 3 times and all i can feel now is sorry and compassion to my ex and happy i moved away….he was not ready…thanks Matthew, you gave me answers to so many queations about addictions

No way man. Was just watching this interview out of nowhere and just opened twitter. What a shocking news man. R.I.P

You gave us so much joy growing up Matthew , I'm glad you made it 🙌

RIP Matthew you went through so much and thanks for trying to help other people who are suffering from this terrible disease which is addiction.

God bless this very good man. I hope things turn out well for him and his family. He deserves some peace in his life.

I remember when I first saw this interview...profound, yet so sad. After everything he overcame i'm heartbroken to hear he passed. He will be greatly remembered and greatly missed.

Just read his book, I recommend all of you who hasnt read it yet to do it. Rest in peace

RIP Matthew!!! Amazing career, funny, inspiring, genuine and so talented as one of the most iconic Friends in the world that brought families together every Thursday night for 10 years!

Thank you for my youth!!! You have given us all so much joy, Matthew!!! I think you have no idea HOW many lifes you have touched! God bless you

Matthew! You gave us all so much laughs and we thank you so much for that❤ rest in peace x

Chandler was by far the funniest on the show. It is crazy that Matthew Perry pulled this off while struggling a drug and alcohol addiction. The ones that make us laugh, are usually the ones dying on the inside. I hope he is recovering, and wish him joy and happiness, Thank you for all the laughs Matthew.

I can't believe he's gone, such an inspiring human being, he will be missed, Rest in peace

R.I.P. Matthew. You gave the world so much joy. You made the world smile and will continue to do so forever.😢

Thank you for sharing your story, Mattie! As a social worker, I am so grateful to you for helping to end the stigma of addiction. Best wishes for long-lasting recovery.

I really loved Mathew Perry as an actor. I was so saddened when I learned about his passing. Rest in peace!

I admire him so much, despite sinking back into addiction again and again, he never gave up on himself and did whatever he could to recover and even help other people. It’s so much more heartbreaking that he’s taken away just when life is back on track for him and ready to enjoy the rest of his life. Gone way too early. Bless your soul Matt.❤

As an alcoholic. So many things ring true. I love him

I just adore him. I think he still looks good. He looks like most non celebrity people in their 50s. I just want to hug him. And thank him for everything he’s given us.

God Bless You Matty, you haved helped more people in more ways than one. More than you realize. Nothing but Love for You, from all of us here

I lost my son to poor mental health and addiction. Thankyou for sharing your journey. We all need to be aware and support each other and never, ever judge.

I was never a Friends Fan but I've seen quite a few Interviews and Podcasts with Matty and, a wonderful human and what he did for People like me or others in Situations they shouldn't and ultimately can't face themselfs is just beyond beautiful. It's sad he had to go but also, thank you for what you did and for what everything you did continues to do.

Addiction is so, so awful. I remember watching these interviews last year when his book came out. His addiction was a monster. He suffered so terrible. I wanted so badly to believe he could make it through, but I also was very scared that he wouldn’t. I’m so sad today. I don’t know why he died. His body may have given up. I think when his book came out, he really was in a strong place. He really wanted to give back. You can see and feel that in these interviews from last fall. RIP, Matthew.

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm just listening to your book. Your life matters, I'm glad you saved it

I only started watching Friends two years ago, but it's like my baby now. It's so comforting to me. It made me laugh, cry, and realize what life was about. Chandler immediately became one of my favorites as soon as I watched his first scene. Only Matthew could've brought him to life due to his hilarity IRL. It killed me finding out how much he was struggling off screen. He's in a better place now. Rest in peace, Matthew Perry.

he seems like such a kind & gentle guy, my heart goes out to him - it's such an important message of hope he is sending, thank you matthew ;.)

You give a lot of people of hope Mathew! I give anyone credit for having the strength to admit they have a problem and get help

As an Addict, I struggled with sobriety for years and convinced myself that I could quit anytime! Lying to myself was easy and eventually lying to other people was even easier. There wasn’t one specific moment where I felt was the tipping point. There were thousands of moments and I would lie & steal to get that next fix. But, you’re chasing something that you will never get. That euphoria that you felt the 1st time. I destroyed so many relationships and hurt so many people. I did rehab, inpatient & outpatient and it never kept. I couldn’t stay sober. I finally hit rock bottom. Actually, it was below rock bottom. I realized, I couldn’t stay sober before because I was doing it for other people. I woke up after a 3 month binder and as I was looking in the mirror I didn’t recognize the person staring back at me. I had this unbelievable moment of clarity and I knew, finally I was ready. I was ready to stop living this way and I was so ashamed of who I had become. Shame is a powerful motivator and I knew if I kept living this way it was going to kill me. I’m a combat veteran who had survived Iraq. Survived getting shot and blown up twice. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but there was this force pushing me to live a life of sobriety. Addict is such an ugly label to live with. The road was long, painful, uncomfortable and exhausting. It was worth it. I’ve been sober for 10 years and I still live with it today. I still go to meetings and try to help as many people as I can along the way. Sobriety is not a solo process. I have had a lot of help from a lot of people. Addiction is terrible disease. It’s the first thought when you wake up and the last thought before bed. For anyone struggling know you are stronger than your addiction.

Watching friends will never feel the same again ..RIP Matthew Perry ...no one could have played yr loving character better than you ...rest easy ❤

Big thanks to Mathew Perry for opening up and sharing with public !

This is honestly so soul-crushing for me to see and read because I have always found so much comfort in the show and especially in the way Matthew Perry played the role of Chandler ..I am so happy that Matthew got his strength back and decided to write this book. I have never felt more grateful for a book in my hands when I walked out of the book shop with this memoir in my hands. Thank you Matthew for sharing this vulnerable time with everyone and explaining your darkest moments which I know will help so many others who are suffering. ❤❤

Rest in peace, Matthew. :-( Thank you for sharing hard personal truths with us and helping people who've also struggled with addiction. I hope you are in a better place and your soul can find peace.

It takes humbleness and honesty, and a lot of integrity He was a fighter and now we love him even more. Rest in peace. We will meet somewhere upstairs one day.

Love love love Matthew Perry...bless his heart...I hope only the best fir the rest of his life..and thank you for giving us all your talent..

This poor struggling/lost soul! I hate to say this, but, he's still in a bad way. Not because of the way he looks, but, because he has no vitality or life in his voice. We must all gather together and (I pray) wish for his recovery from the inside - out. Love you Matthew. Please get better for yourself!!! We're all pulling for you!!!

A man that brought us so much joy and love

Sad hearing of his passing.he seems like such a tremendous guy even through all his demons. his last gift to the world was helping people which is so rare and so unselfish!! RIP-MATTHEW PERRY

I just finished watching the full interview and it was extremely touching. If you haven't watched it please do so and have a few tissues by your side. We all watched him in movies and his famous show Friends but no one really knows what goes on behind closed doors. It was hard to hear his voice and speech change but it was wonderful to see Matthew Perry where he is at at this present moment in his life. God bless you and may the Lord continue to give you the strength you need to continue each day and all who are suffering from drug addiction alcohol addiction Etc.

WOW! My heart shrinks hearing this. I grew up with his character and absolutely loved him. I had no idea. What hell he was in. Strenght for You and keep it up. Thanks for sharing.

Rip my friend! You gave so much laughs and smiles. I will be forever thankful!!!

Your book changed my life. Just because addiction was your life doesn’t mean it will always be. He with all of us- helps me- be, and also it’s not my place to judge. May we all continue to hold each other up and care for each-other. I will always have scars no matter how long I live- I drink way too much- but your story gives me a little bit of hope for the future.

Thank you Matthew! There are so many of us who live in the dark, and alone, praying we can see the light just one more time. For you to open yourself up in such a vulnerable way, I promise you, will help so many people struggling to survive. Addiction is taboo to many, but maybe hearing this from you, will help people understand that it is everywhere, and effects everyone, but it is a disease, and it needs to be discussed, and people need help. I know how hard this had to be, and I can relate with you 💯, but I thank you for your courage! I do believe this is why you are still here. Your purpose was bigger, than I’m sure you ever imagined. Again, I thank you, and I pray you know you NEVER have to be alone again❤️

God Bless Matthew and his recovery. It's hell on Earth. Been there 🙏

So sad to hear that we have lost him and so sad to hear of his struggles. RIP.

I watched this interview and it broke my nose.... heart....

Jesus, I thought I held the record for detox stays. Bless you, Mr. Perry. I’m so glad you’re still with us. 💗

What an absolutely insane story. I had no idea he went through so much. Shattered it ended this way for him ❤

I will miss you…. Thank you for all the joy you brought me

I wish peace for all those who struggle.

Wow I cannot believe what I just saw it hits home for me what you just said is very familiar cannot wait to read your book unfortunately I can relate thank you I’ve never seen this before someone who knows what I’m going through ♥️

Love celebrities speaking out about their struggles. I hope Matthew knows how many people he is helping, and I hope he feels as fulfilled as I do from hearing him speak out. Our mind and body is all we’ve got and we sure as hell don’t bring enough attention to it. Thank you to everyone who is able to speak about this, to one person or a million.

Celebrating your being alive to tell the truth, Matthew! Onward.

I watched this interview and my heart broke. I look into his eyes and see such weariness. I pray that he is able to go on with the love and support of his friends and family💜

He had such a briiliant delivery and timing, just how he used his hands, body and facial expression. The best comedy actor of Friends imo. Addiction is such a bitch. I've battled addiction myself and it always saddens me to see peoole die because of it. R.I.P.

You were my favorite - and have made my life so much brighter as a teenager. Thank you so much for all that you did!

I wish he had more help bless him. What a lovely man 😢

This is so sad, after fighting to get well and do what he could to become sober, for him to die this way and alone, is heartbreaking. God bless you sweetheart, you will be missed. RIP X Australia

Found this video now, didn't know he made a memoir. Stopped after the "I should be dead", hits too hard now. RIP, my favorite Friends star 💔

Thank you SO SO much for sharing your secret and opening our eyes to addiction that so often is hidden. Rest in peace.

Matt has not lost touch for being funny. I like him! And 24 years later, my kids watch friends! Over and over again. They love chanadler bong

Thank you Matthew. 10 months Alcohol Free thanks to 'This Naked Mind' The Path programme. My parents both died from Cirrhosis. It wasn't all for nothing

You've been gone for over two months and I still don't want to understand it. You were the best and I think of you every day, Matty. RIP Love you. ❤

I'm reading this book, it's amazing and brave. I'm not dealing with addiction myself but it's helping me understand those who do.

I have struggled with addiction for a couple of years and this is very inspiring

Mr. Perry, I wish you all the luck in the world against your battle with narcs and alcohol! I had the same addiction to Lortab 10, about twice the strength of Vicodin, but am 52 now and have long since overcome it in my 30's. With Love, Shawnna Lee San Antonio Texas

Sober 9 years here, glad i dont have to go through anymore

Matthew, I know you have finally found the peace you longed for. Rest in heaven, Matthew. Thank you for your body of work. You brought us joy. I am so sorry you couldn't find joy here. But you have found it now. I had to come back to this interview and comment.

Another story about how the funniest, most adored and most willing to make everyone happy is also the one who struggles and suffers the most.

I’m Brazilian and I came to the US in 1987. In 2002 I was living in Florida and working and I had some pane and someone at work a older lady handed me a strong pain pill and that day at 19 years old everything changed. I’m 42 today and trying to get sober. I have too many stories that listening to this makes me cry

RIP ... Still going through my alcoholic ways ..it hurts to see this... Especially when he says it's waiting to get you alone, i hardcore felt that..

Just heard the news about his passing. It feels like a friend has died. May you rest in peace Matthew.

Utterly devastating. The man finally got sober and then dies. Thanks for everything matthew, you were a fantastic human ❤

RIP Matthew ❤ Thank you for being my confort in hard times. I hope you knew how much you meant to people before you left us.

It takes a village. For real❤❤❤❤ RIP Matthew. I have been Sober for 13 years now. I fight it every day. ❤❤❤❤

Incredible book and an incredible guy. As an addict myself I can identify with everything he says. I’m getting there.

For longterm users who become chronic addicts, medical maintenance is often the best option. I know Perry must have good physicians so it blows my mind that he'd be in rehab all these times. At the point we can medically detox you while unconscious under anesthesia, then we can give you medical maintenance to stop future cravings, & add a treatment that prevents you from being able to get high. You don't have to continue going through this cycle of pain.

I appreciate his transparency! Didn’t think I’d watch the entire interview! Wow!!

Thank you, Matthew Perry for sharing your story. The misconception about an addict is that you chose to be an addict when you did not. My sibling suffered from alcohol and drug abuse and passed recently. The 70's-80's told you it was the addict's fault and that is not true, I was very pissed at him for many years. I tell my kids that some people have a "red light" or a "green light" you don't know what yours will be. For the families of addicts, just love and love more and then love and love more. We all need more of that.

This is so inspiring, thank you

I just finished your book Matthew. Thank you for sharing 💓

RIP Matthew, Friends would never be the same without Chandler's wit and humor. Thanks for defining the timeless nostalgia of our lives Mr Perry, rest in peace and rest in power!

RIP young man. I remember watching this interview a year ago and thinking please God let this guy live a long time. So sad to wake up to this news

What an inspiration! I'm 20 months into the journey. 💪

With all my heart I wish happiness and long, sober, healthy and happy life to Matthew ❤❤❤

Rest in peace. Such tragic news. Prayers for his family and friends.