Coverage dated October 18, 2022

'Friends' Star Matthew Perry Writes Frankly About His Addiction Battle in New Memoir

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In a new interview, "Friends" alum Matthew Perry looked back at his battle with addiction and reflected on his journey to sobriety — which included a near-death experience.

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  1. NBC News

    Matthew Perry opens up about serious addiction problem and how his ‘Friends’ castmates ‘saved’ him (opens NBC News)

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    Perry has been to rehab 15 times and undergone 14 surgeries related to his addiction.

  2. NBC Chicago

    'Friends' Star Matthew Perry Writes Frankly About His Addiction Battle in New Memoir (opens NBC Chicago)

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    In a new interview, "Friends" alum Matthew Perry looked back at his battle with addiction and reflected on his journey to sobriety — which included a near-death experience.

  3. Fox News

    Matthew Perry reveals ‘dark side’ of addiction journey in new memoir, opens up about near-death experience (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Hollywood actor Matthew Perry got candid about his battle with addiction amid his rise to fame. The "Friends" alum has penned a tell-all memoir entitled "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.”

  4. BizPac Review

    'Friends' star Matthew Perry's memoir reveals ‘dark side’ of addiction, near-death experience (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    The beloved 'Friends' actor says he is clean and sober and is publishing a memoir to help others struggling with addiction.

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