Perry appeared as himself in the "Friends: The Reunion" special.

Perry released his memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing", detailing his life and struggles.

Matthew Perry died at the age of 54 from the acute effects of ketamine use. Five people were charged in connection with helping him acquire lethal doses of the drug.

Perry began consuming alcohol, which escalated to daily drinking by the time he was 18.

Perry struggled with severe addictions to drugs and alcohol throughout his life, affecting his relationships and career.

Perry received the Champion of Recovery Award from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy for his advocacy in rehabilitation.

Perry released his memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing", detailing his struggles with addiction.

Perry received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in "Friends".

Perry received two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performances in "The West Wing".

Perry received a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination for his performance in "The Ron Clark Story".

Perry received the Champion of Recovery Award from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Perry starred in the film "Fools Rush In", one of his early leading film roles.

Perry appeared in the film "Almost Heroes".

Perry starred in the film "Three to Tango".

Perry starred in the film "The Whole Nine Yards" and its sequel "The Whole Ten Yards" in 2004.

Perry received a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination for his performance in "The Ron Clark Story".

Perry appeared as attorney Todd Merrick in two episodes of "Ally McBeal".

Perry received Emmy nominations for his performances as Joe Quincy in "The West Wing" in 2003 and 2004.

Perry starred in the TNT movie "The Ron Clark Story", receiving a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination.

Perry appeared in Aaron Sorkin's drama "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" alongside Bradley Whitford.

Perry starred in the film "17 Again", playing a 37-year-old man who transforms into his 17-year-old self.

Perry co-created, co-wrote, executive produced, and starred in the ABC sitcom "Mr. Sunshine".

Perry starred as sportscaster Ryan King on the NBC sitcom "Go On".

Perry co-developed and starred in the CBS sitcom "The Odd Couple", portraying Oscar Madison.

Perry's first credited role was a small part in the TV series "240-Robert".

Perry made guest appearances on shows such as "Not Necessarily the News", "Charles in Charge", and "Silver Spoons".

Perry played Chazz Russell in the TV series "Second Chance" (later called "Boys Will Be Boys").

Perry made his film debut in "A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon".

Perry had a three-episode arc on "Growing Pains", portraying Carol Seaver's boyfriend Sandy.

Perry was cast as a regular on the CBS sitcom "Sydney", playing the younger brother of Valerie Bertinelli's character.

Perry made a guest appearance on "Beverly Hills, 90210" as Roger Azarian.

Perry starred in the ABC sitcom "Home Free".

Matthew Langford Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, to Suzanne Marie Morrison and John Bennett Perry.

Perry's parents separated when he was a year old, and his mother later married Canadian broadcast journalist Keith Morrison.

Perry was mostly raised by his mother in Ottawa, Ontario, and also lived briefly in Toronto and Montreal. He attended Rockcliffe Park Public School and Ashbury College.

Perry started misbehaving, stealing money, smoking, and letting his grades slip. He also had an altercation with fellow student Justin Trudeau.

Perry began consuming alcohol, which escalated to daily drinking by the time he was 18.

Perry moved to Los Angeles to live with his father and started studying acting at the Buckley School.

Perry graduated from the Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles.

Perry dated actress Yasmine Bleeth.

Perry dated actress Julia Roberts.

Perry dated Jamie Tarses, who supported him during his substance abuse struggles.

Perry dated former fashion student Rachel Dunn for two years before breaking up around the time "Friends" ended.

Perry dated actress Lizzy Caplan.

Perry dated literary manager Molly Hurwitz and proposed to her in November 2020, but they ended their engagement in June 2021.

After the pilot for "LAX 2194" fell through, Perry was cast as Chandler Bing in the NBC sitcom "Friends".

"Friends" became a huge success, making Perry an international celebrity. The cast earned $1 million per episode from 2002 onwards.

Perry received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in "Friends".

Perry appeared in films such as "Fools Rush In", "Almost Heroes", "Three to Tango", "The Whole Nine Yards", and its sequel "The Whole Ten Yards".

Matthew Langford Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, to Suzanne Marie Morrison, a Canadian journalist, and John Bennett Perry, an American actor and former model. His mother later married Canadian broadcast journalist Keith Morrison, and Perry was mostly raised by her in Ottawa, Ontario.

Perry began his acting career at a young age, with his first credited role in the TV series '240-Robert' in 1979. He continued to take on small roles in various TV shows such as 'Not Necessarily the News,' 'Charles in Charge,' and 'Silver Spoons.' He attended the Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, where he started studying acting and improvisational comedy.

Perry's career skyrocketed with his role as Chandler Bing in the NBC sitcom 'Friends.' The show became a global phenomenon, making Perry an international celebrity. During this period, he also appeared in films like 'Fools Rush In,' 'Almost Heroes,' 'The Whole Nine Yards,' and 'Serving Sara.' His performance in 'Friends' earned him an Emmy nomination in 2002.

Perry expanded his acting range with dramatic roles, notably as Joe Quincy in 'The West Wing,' for which he received two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He also appeared in 'Ally McBeal' and directed an episode of 'Scrubs' in 2004.

Perry starred in the TNT movie 'The Ron Clark Story,' earning a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination for his performance. He also appeared in Aaron Sorkin's drama 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip' from 2006 to 2007, playing Matt Albie alongside Bradley Whitford.

Perry starred in the film '17 Again,' playing a 37-year-old man who transforms into his 17-year-old self. Despite mixed reviews, the film was a box-office success. This role showcased his versatility as an actor in both comedic and dramatic genres.

Perry wrote and starred in the play 'The End of Longing,' which premiered at the Playhouse Theatre in London and later had an off-Broadway run. This play was a personal reflection of his struggles with addiction and middle age, highlighting his raw and honest portrayals of characters.

Perry participated in the special episode 'Friends: The Reunion,' a nostalgic return to the show that made him a household name. This reunion was a celebration of the enduring legacy of 'Friends' and its impact on popular culture.

Perry published his memoir, 'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,' which became a bestseller on both Amazon and 'The New York Times' charts. The memoir provided a candid look into his life, struggles with addiction, and his experiences in the entertainment industry.

Matthew Perry passed away at the age of 54 due to the acute effects of ketamine use. His death was a shock to fans and the entertainment industry, marking the end of a life that was both tumultuous and profoundly successful.