Matthew Perry’s sister breaks Silence on his addiction battle

Matthew Perry’s half-sister, Mia Perry Bowick, has spoken publicly for the first time about the late Friends star’s struggles with addiction and his tragic death. Her interview appears in a three-part Netflix series, The One About Matthew Perry, released ahead of the third anniversary of his death.

Mia, a licensed psychotherapist, recalled feeling anger and disappointment when she learned of her brother’s death. She also spoke about his difficult recovery journey and the condition he was in after returning home from the hospital.

According to Mia, Matthew’s battle with addiction deeply affected her and motivated her to study psychotherapy to better understand addiction, its causes and possible treatments.

She also revealed that the actor spent more than $7 million attempting to overcome his addiction, highlighting the extent of his efforts to recover.

The Netflix series revisits key moments from Matthew’s life and career, including Chandler Bing’s marriage to Monica in Friends, while exploring his personal struggles beyond the screen.

Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing, died in Los Angeles at the age of 54. The medical examiner determined that the acute effects of ketamine were the primary cause of death, with drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine listed as contributing factors. His death was ruled an accident.

The case also led to criminal charges against five people over their involvement in supplying the drug, with all five reportedly receiving sentences.

Mia’s emotional account offers a personal perspective on the actor’s struggles and the lasting impact of his death on his family.