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Sister Speaks for Perry's Father in New Doc
27 Oct
Summary
- Matthew Perry's father, John Bennett Perry, is too ill to participate.
- Sister Mia Perry Bowick speaks on behalf of her father.
- The docuseries explores Perry's addiction battle and career.
A new Netflix docuseries, The One About Matthew Perry, celebrates the life of the late actor, featuring his sister, Mia Perry Bowick.
Mia shared that their father, John Bennett Perry, aged 85, was unable to participate in the documentary due to illness. She explained that her father would have wanted to share his son's story but was not well enough.
As Matthew's paternal half-sister, Mia stepped in to represent the Perry side of the family. She spoke about her father's pride in Matthew's efforts to overcome addiction, highlighting his strength and perseverance.
Matthew Perry passed away in October 2023 at 54, with his cause of death attributed to "acute effects of ketamine." The documentary delves into his long-term struggle with addiction and his extensive acting career.
