Matthew Perry Born: Friends Star and Addiction Advocate
Matthew Perry earned global recognition as Chandler Bing on the television series Friends, a role whose sardonic wit and impeccable comic timing helped make the show one of the most-watched sitcoms in history. His later memoir openly detailed his struggles with addiction, providing a candid account that resonated with millions before his unexpected death in 2023.
August 19, 1969
57 years ago
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