Tragedies That Shaped The Life Of Matthew Perry and Other Friends Cast Members

The Struggle to Stay Sober

Rehab alone doesn’t guarantee change, but in 2001, Matthew had a fire inside him. When he returned to the “Friends” set for its final season, he was a new man, and his co-stars and producers couldn’t have been happier. TV writer Marta admitted, “I hadn’t realized how much he hadn’t been there.”

But staying sober is a battle of its own. That year, Matthew was still grappling with the challenges of sobriety. The question loomed: Could he muster the strength to stay the course?

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