Keith Morrison opens up about stepson Matthew Perry’s death

Keith Morrison, a correspondent on NBC's Dateline, opens up for the first time about the passing of his stepson Matthew Perry while speaking with Hoda Kotb on her "Making Space" podcast. "It's with you every day," he says. In the wide-ranging interview, Morrison also reflects on his own remarkable 50-year career, the stories that have stayed with him and how his iconic voice has made him a pop culture sensation.

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[yolandaneely]

Keith is one of the few journalists who has kept his credibility and high ethics intact.

[geriannhorton]

He spoke about Matthew in such a loving and eloquent way.
May the family be comforted and find peace.

[tashadent]

Keith Morrison is one of the few journalists that has the ability to get people to open up and to see him opening up is startling and seeing him brokenhearted is heartbreaking

[javagirl]

Keith’s words are so eloquent and sincere. You can see how he loved Matthew and loves his wife. Hoda was sensitive and perfectly supportive.

[oatkeydokey]

Wow. The way Keith speaks about Matthew, you can hear he was truly loved and Keith wasn’t just a stepdad. They were family. 😢❤❤

[artismyheart]

Everybody should have a Father figure like Keith. He has such a calming presence and a kind soul.

[michaelb]

Keith is so humble, real, and kind, you can see it.

[angelisa]

Thank you, Mr. Morrison for opening up about Matthew. He is much loved. It’s such a heartbreak to lose him and wishing you and your family much peace. 🙏♥️

[donnaleach]

We Canadians are very proud of our Keith!

[featherbabymom]

Keith Morrison is the best guy in journalism today. He is real, honest, compassionate, and his voice is addictive! If we still had telephone books nowadays, I could listen to him read it from A-Z, and then beg him to read it again.

[angelmanfredy]

I’m glad at least he was happy and not suffering in his last days. RIP

[DianeLee-jejm]

The pain was palpable
Much respect to Hoda and her gentle way with this difficult interview

[Crinkle.Stilt.Skin.]

KM is the GOAT. I could listen to him read an encyclopedia with that amazing voice! Very sad for him and his wife, Suzanne. Prayers for peace for their loss.

[harpergrace]

I guess I’m the only one that didn’t know Keith was his step dad or that they had 6 kids . Rest in peace no more suffering. Addiction is so tough on everyone

[TedJamesLytle]

As a retired broadcaster on a local level, I have always revered the great voices in broadcast history. Keith Morrison is iconic on that front. I am also the father of a recovering alcoholic who also struggles with depression. We are very close. Keith and Matthew's words resonate deeply. They bring me to tears watching this. May God Bless all of the addicts and those who love them.

[SeaTurtle]

Matthew was blessed to have two great men in his life, his dad and step dad. I lived in the same town his dad lived in and got to know him a bit and he seemed like a really good guy.

[ThunderPants]

What makes Matthew's passing even more heartbreaking is that, as Keith said, he was finally happy. He had struggled with pain and addiction for so long and seemed to have finally put it behind him. Such a sad loss.

[meshellcountrygal]

Keith is one of the very few real journalists out there. Many Blessings to him, his wife and family.

[CantonGirl]

Matthew’s passing is still so surreal. Forever our Chandler Bing.

[jenninscho]

You can hear in Keith's voice how the loss of Matthew cuts deeply.