Matthew Perry's family opens up one year after his sudden death

Matthew Perry’s mother Suzanne, sisters Caitlin, Emily and Madeline and step-father Dateline’s Keith Morrison sit down exclusively with TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie for their first TV interview since his death to open up about the “Friends” star’s struggle with addiction, death from a ketamine overdose and how he is still a part of their lives. Perry’s mother says “I’m a very lucky woman but there was one glitch, there was one problem that I couldn’t conquer it. I couldn’t help him.”

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[kat.jax]

I have a new respect for Keith Morrison. What he said at the end, "We're not special, the World is hurting..." that comment got me. This World is hurting. ❤

[landibear]

His sister Emily looks just like him. He had us smiling for years while going through so much himself. Thanks to the family for sharing him with us and the good work they now do in his name.

[honeybunch]

"I couldn't help him." Heartbreaking 😢❤

[Tracy-bu]

Always been a Keith Morrison fan, how humble he is, "We're nothing special" "Its not about us" etc just made me even a bigger fan!!!

[angelagraham]

I have never commented on a site before…but that comment, “People want to be loved, ” says so much!!

[shannonbyrd]

😢 The pain in her eyes and voice hurt my heart 💔

[themrs.howell]

When his Mom says, “…you’ve got to stop blaming yourself because it tears you up.” Truer words were never spoken. I lost an older sister three years ago to alcoholism and it will always haunt me that maybe I didn’t do enough to help her, but in reality I know I did. If fixing her were like flipping a light switch, she would still be here today. Addiction is the worst of beasts and I wouldn’t wish the reality of it on my worst enemy. I pray for this family and that their new foundation will help others, as Matty wanted. 🙏🏻

[amiek]

I was moved to tears by this conversation. The words of Suzanne and Keith Morrison resonate within my soul. We lost our oldest son to fentanyl five years ago. As a fellow Canadian, I’m so grateful to Matthew Perry’s family for establishing this foundation. If it saves even just one life and spares even just one family from this kind of pain, then it will have been a worthy tribute to Matthew Perry’s memory. 🙏 ❤️

[voyagehome]

To Matthew's beautiful family, we know why he loved you and we know he was loved.
Sincerest Condolences 🙏

[Kuhng]

My sister was at her best just before she died. We had such hope, and then crushing despair. My heart goes out to you all. You loved him. ❤

[gabrielalopetegui]

Wow his Mom’s pain is all over her face 😢❤

[cameronwong]

Friends is one of those shows we just put on in the background - for the laughs and for the comfort. As I was watching this clip I realized that of all the people in this world Matthew Perry has probably made me laugh more than any other. So grateful for that. I wish for peace and restfulness for Matthew Perry and his family.

[aliray]

He had an incredibly wonderful family. But when Emily tried to speak it got me all choked up.💔❤‍🩹❤

[Vickitheleo]

My heart breaks for his family but as a Mom whose only Daughter is on the streets somewhere in San Diego lost in addiction I've always blamed myself but his Mother's words have helped me tremendously 😢

[cherzum]

The world needs more Keith Morrisons...he is the best in every way.

[koreakim]

"Lonely in his soul " is accurate and heartbreaking

[jld]

I will never forget the blood curdling cry, as my mom learned that her daughter, my sis took her own life. She lost the battle…yet perhaps not, she gained freedom from the torment of addiction.

Beautiful what Mathew’s sister said, ALL that he wanted to do was love and be loved…I hear you Mathew…🤍

Pray the family finds peace knowing how much they are loved by love itself…God.

1 John 4:7
“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God
🤍✝️🕊️

[GobbleDeeGuke]

Their hearts are broken but this lovely family is going to change the world. Much love to you all from Vancouver Island.

[TheMflute]

"It's not about us" - an honest recognition of the millions of families suffering from addiction-loss and powerful use their massive platform ❤

[karenturbush]

Matthew Perry family were so down to earth. This interview hit home, and how real we all are.