'My Heart Stopped For Five Minutes' - Matthew Perry On His New Book And The Day He Almost Died

Stephen's conversation with Matthew Perry continues with one of the more harrowing stories in his book, about a major health scare in 2019 and the man who saved his life. Read this story and more in Matthew's book, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing," available everywhere now.

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[mrmitchell]

I am genuinely shocked and saddened. We have lost Matthew far too soon.

[naryanr]

The number of hours of joy this man brought to the world is right off the charts.
Like well, well into the tens of billions at least.

[Crosis]

There are few people who passed that have touched as many lives as he did. He's a legend now. A beautiful, wonderful human being of a legend. RIP Matthew. You are a huge part of human history.

[glovere]

How incredibly difficult this must be for him to come forward so publicly with all his struggles. He clearly understands how it can help others and we are all very glad he is still with us. He was one of the best characters on Friends. Despite his battles, he did amazing work under difficult circumstances.

[JayDeeIsMyName]

Matthew Perry should be remembered as one of the wittiest, most funny and natural comedic actors of his time. Damn, I'm shaken to the very core. Did not expect this news.

[adampreston-james]

I’m a big ass grown man, but hearing the news just put tears in my eye. I read the book and said to myself… poor soul. RIP Perry.

[irishjames]

Rest in peace Matthew and thank you for the laughs ❤️

[IAmRose]

I am going to miss him. Rest in peace, Matthew Perry.

[sandraruckel]

Matthew I pray that you are finally at peace. Thank you for all the laughs. You will never be forgotten. 🙏❤️

[daffyrwt]

Chandler is my favorite character on Friends, but I never truly realized how much I adore Matthew Perry as a person until now. What a wonderful interview.

[heatherbesocial]

Fly high 🕊 Matthew Langford Perry (August 19, 1969 – October 28, 2023). You brought millions of people such joy with your talent and saved millions more by sharing your story. Rest easy friend. 💔 You'll never be forgotten.

[rudranil]

Chandler taught so many men how to be funny around women they liked. His cultural impact cannot be overstated.
I'm glad he's better now.
Love and Light!

[jmpa]

Stephen did a good job with that interview. No judgement, only compassion.

[fabiennelaisne]

My sister had the pleasure of spending time with him while they were filming in Montreal. It seems he was a very kind human being and very down to earth. That is one very sad news. RIP Mr. Perry and thank you for alll the laughters!

[TFU]

I hope he does a Downey-like recovery and gets to have a skyrocketing career resurgence.

[babilabub]

I am glad he’s on the mend. He seems nice. Wish him all the very best ! Love you Chandler 💕

[reneeflamand]

I just love him. Always loved him. Nothing like laughter to brighten your day.

[wikidxb]

I'm so glad He's sober now and living his best life. Finally!

[lisahbobisa]

This is such a gut punch, he was such a huge part of my youth, Friends brought me so much laughter and stress relief. He's my favourite Friend and even to this day, I still go back to re-watch the show and they way he played Chandler still makes me laugh the most. How I wish he could've had more years to celebrate his sobriety on earth...

[gonavy]

Drugs really damage your heart over time. I hope when the story comes out, he was still sober. The best part of this wonderful man’s story was his valiant fight for sobriety. He never ever gave up. I think of my cousin who fought as hard. She joked that she’d been in rehabbed 50 times, just like Perry used to. Anyway, when my cousin had her heart attack at age 41, she just dropped dead. Just, boom. Over. No pain, just… she was gone. If he was in his hot tub, I hope he was relaxed, the stars were out, and it was quick. Please God, let that be it. He fought so hard. I just pray he was in a good place.