Nearly a year after the tragic passing of 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry, his stepfather and younger sister have spoken out. Matthew, who was best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the popular NBC sitcom from 1994 to 2004, died aged 54 on 28 October, 2023. His death was attributed to the "acute effects" of anaesthetic ketamine, following three injections of the drug.
Five individuals have since been arrested in connection with his death. In a joint interview with HELLO! Canada, Keith Morrison, Matthew's stepfather, and Caitlin Morrison, his half-sister, opened up about their efforts to honour his memory. Keith, 77, who married Matthew's mother in 1981, shared: "(Matthew) would like to be remembered for doing something to help people suffering from addiction.
" He described the actor's sudden death as "incredibly shocking", adding: "Anybody who has lost a child will tell you that, even if you are in some way prepared for the possibility, it’s shattering. " He continued: "What we have decided to do is hang on to that determination and try to do something useful." Caitlin, 43, now serves as the executive director of the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada.
According to the foundation's website, "The Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada was lovingly founded by Matthew's family and friends. We work to honour him by carrying on his commitment to helping others through recovery." She told HELLO! that her work allows her to feel as though "I’m sitting right next to Matthew, worki.