Matthew Perry spent $7,000,000 trying to get sober, sister claims in new documentary
Matthew Perry, the Friends actor who died in October 2023, spent millions trying to overcome addiction, his sister has revealed in a new Netflix documentary. His death, caused by the acute effects of ketamine, highlighted his lifelong struggle with substance abuse despite his determination to get sober.
Perry's sister claimed he spent $7 million on treatment, though the actor's 2022 memoir suggested the figure was over $7 million across 15 rehab stints, with Perry later clarifying it was likely closer to $9 million. The forthcoming Netflix documentary, titled The One About Matthew Perry, will feature interviews with his sister, friends, and colleagues from Friends, exploring his life and his battle with addiction.
- Matthew Perry spent approximately $9 million on addiction treatment over his lifetime
- He died from ketamine's acute effects in October 2023, aged 54
- Netflix documentary features his sister and Friends colleagues discussing his legacy