Matthew Perry's Mother Reacts to Criminal Charges in His Death and Talks 'Friends' Star's Final Days

Grieving Mother Speaks Out

Matthew Perry's mother, Suzanne Perry, has spoken out for the first time since the criminal charges were filed in her son's death. In an exclusive interview with People magazine, Suzanne shared her thoughts on the tragedy and revealed some of the details of Matthew's final days.

A Devastating Loss

Suzanne began by expressing her deep sorrow over the loss of her son. "It's like a nightmare that I can't wake up from," she said. "I miss him so much every single day."

Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom "Friends," was found dead in his Los Angeles home on March 4, 2023. He was 53 years old.

A History of Struggles

Suzanne went on to discuss Matthew's long battle with addiction, which she said began when he was a teenager. "He tried so hard to overcome it, but it was a demon that he couldn't shake," she said.

In the years leading up to his death, Matthew had been in and out of rehab facilities, including a stay at the Betty Ford Center in 2018. However, Suzanne said that he had been sober for several months prior to his death.

The Final Days

Suzanne revealed that she had spoken to Matthew just two days before he died. "He sounded happy and healthy," she said. "He was excited about starting a new project and he was making plans for the future."

She said that she had no idea that he was struggling with anything and that his death came as a complete shock to her.

Criminal Charges Filed

Suzanne also addressed the criminal charges that have been filed against a man named Ronald Reagan in connection with Matthew's death. Reagan has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and furnishing a controlled substance.

Suzanne said that she is "disgusted" by the charges and that she believes Reagan is responsible for her son's death. "He gave Matthew the drugs that killed him," she said.

A Lasting Legacy

Despite the tragedy of Matthew's death, Suzanne said that she is grateful for the legacy he left behind. "He was a kind and generous person who always put others before himself," she said.

She said that she hopes Matthew's story will help others who are struggling with addiction. "I want people to know that addiction is a disease and that it can be overcome," she said.